Media in Pakistan

 Published 6 years ago:  The IFJ calls for the immediate dropping of charges against journalist Azhar-ul-Haq Wahid, arrested for criticizing the government online.

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalists are calling for the release of Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman as concerns grow over his health and critiques of the government intensify.

 Published 6 years ago:  APNS urges the government to implement a relief package to support the survival of a free print media amidst challenges posed by COVID-19.

 Published 6 years ago:  The state of emergency in Thailand threatens press freedom, as the government enforces strict media restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Published 6 years ago:  Punjab government denies Hamid Mir's claims about COVID-19 cases at Tableeghi Jamaat Markaz, emphasizing transparency and responsible behavior.

 Published 6 years ago:  Zeeshan Javaid is the first Pakistani journalist to complete the WHO's Health Emergencies Program, achieving 97 percent in the COVID-19 training course!

 Published 6 years ago:  PFUJ has called for urgent safety measures for media workers after three contracted Coronavirus, demanding protective gear and timely salaries.

 Published 6 years ago:  The PFUJ condemns the assault on journalists by security forces during lockdowns in Sindh, urging government intervention for their safety.

 Published 6 years ago:  PEMRA advises media houses to conduct shows without audiences to ensure social distancing amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

 Published 6 years ago:  Indian-held Kashmir faces a severe lack of accessible COVID-19 information due to a prolonged internet shutdown affecting over eight million residents.

 Published 6 years ago:  Mir Shakil urges the cancellation of nationwide protests for his release from NAB custody due to health concerns amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

 Published 6 years ago:  The National Press Club polls in Islamabad have been postponed due to Coronavirus fears, with a new date to be decided on April 5.

 Published 6 years ago:  Senior tribal journalist Sailab Mehsud, founder of the Tribal Journalists Association, passed away at 70 after a prolonged illness in Islamabad.

 Published 6 years ago:  Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has issued a legal notice to Dawn's Fahd Husain for a false quote attributed to him regarding COVID-19.

 Published 6 years ago:  China revokes press credentials for U.S. journalists from major outlets, escalating tensions amid the global pandemic and restricting news reporting.

 Published 6 years ago:  The body of journalist Aziz Memon was exhumed for a second post mortem after the first report was deemed unsatisfactory, raising concerns over the investigation.

 Published 6 years ago:  Daily Dawn faces backlash for confusing identities of a former senator and a Guantanamo inmate, sparking outrage from the senator's family.

 Published 6 years ago:  A conference in Lahore focused on promoting peace through journalism, highlighting interfaith harmony and the role of responsible media.

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistan's PEMRA has restricted Geo News broadcasts amidst the CEO's arrest, raising concerns over press freedom and censorship in the country.

 Published 6 years ago:  A court permits NAB to investigate media mogul Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman on 30-year-old graft allegations, raising concerns over press freedom.

 Published 6 years ago:  Geo News faces potential re-listing on cable networks as PEMRA allegedly issues new directives following a government press conference.

 Published 6 years ago:  Maleeha Lodhi has condemned the arrest of Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, calling for his immediate release and highlighting issues of justice and free expression.

 Published 6 years ago:  Shafiqul Islam Kajol, a journalist in Bangladesh, has gone missing amid allegations of publishing false information under the controversial Digital Security Act.

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistani authorities are investigating claims made by Australian journalist Dennis Freedman regarding corruption at Lahore airport during his return trip.

 Published 6 years ago:  Human Rights Watch urges Pakistani authorities to release media group editor Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, citing ongoing political harassment and press suppression.

 Published 6 years ago:  CPNE president Arif Nizami criticizes the arrest of Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman by NAB, highlighting its impact on media freedom in Pakistan.

 Published 6 years ago:  PFUJ demands the immediate release of Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, citing concerns over politically motivated actions by NAB in an ongoing investigation.

 Published 6 years ago:  Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, head of Jang Group, arrested for corruption in a decades-old land transaction case, raising concerns about media freedom in Pakistan.