Media in Pakistan
Welcome to Media in Pakistan, your dedicated source for the latest stories about the Pakistani media landscape. Discover news about journalist movements, press freedom, attacks on media professionals, and developments within news organizations. Stay updated on the dynamic world of Pakistani journalism and get timely insights into the industry.
Global impunity for journalist murders worsens as Pakistan sees 60 percent rise in attacks
Published 8 months ago: Journalist attacks in Pakistan rise by 60% as global violence against reporters grows, highlighting a culture of impunity and lack of justice.
Pakistan Press Foundation documents 137 attacks on journalists in 2025
Published 8 months ago: A report by the Pakistan Press Foundation reveals 137 attacks on journalists in 2025, highlighting ongoing threats to media freedom and safety.
Anchor Talat Hussain laughs as Marwat makes vulgar comment on air
Published 8 months ago: A viral Samaa TV clip shows MNA Sher Afzal Marwat making a vulgar comment about a woman, prompting outrage over media standards.
Why was this DawnNews TV journalist targeted in a foiled murder plot?
Published 8 months ago: Police thwarted a murder plot against DawnNewsTV journalist Tahir Naseer, arresting three suspects hired for the attack.
CPJ calls on Pakistan to prosecute killers of journalist Imtiaz Mir
Published 8 months ago: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Pakistan to hold accountable the killers of journalist Imtiaz Mir who was murdered by a banned militant group.
PFUJ urges quashing of fabricated case against journalist Matiullah Jan
Published 8 months ago: The PFUJ demands the immediate quashing of fabricated charges against journalist Matiullah Jan, condemning the attack on press freedom.
NewsOne TV hit by layoffs and unpaid wages, channel remains on air
Published 8 months ago: NewsOne TV faces significant turmoil with layoffs and unpaid wages while remaining operational, highlighting issues in Pakistan's media sector.
Sindh Police arrest four suspects in journalist Imtiaz Mir murder case
Published 8 months ago: Sindh Police have arrested four suspects linked to the murder of journalist Imtiaz Mir, revealing connections to banned militant groups.
Justice denied: Mother of slain journalist Arshad Sharif dies awaiting accountability
Published 8 months ago: The mother of slain journalist Arshad Sharif, Riffat Ara Alvi, passes away after years of seeking justice for her son's killing in Kenya.
Journalists and rights activists demand withdrawal of fabricated case against Matiullah Jan
Published 8 months ago: Veteran journalists and rights activists demand the withdrawal of a fabricated drug case against Matiullah Jan, citing threats to press freedom.
PTV journalist faces backlash for calling late SP Adeel Akbar ‘coward and fool’
Published 9 months ago: PTV journalist Najam Wali Khan faces backlash for his derogatory remarks about the late SP Adeel Akbar's suicide, stirring outrage online.
Independent and unbroken: JournalismPakistan.com turns 16
Published 9 months ago: JournalismPakistan.com celebrates its 16th anniversary, showcasing unwavering commitment to independent journalism in a challenging media landscape.
PFUJ calls for urgent appointment of ITNE judge amid case backlog
Published 9 months ago: PFUJ demands the urgent appointment of an ITNE judge to address the backlog of cases affecting journalists and media workers in Pakistan.
92 News apologizes to Maryam Nawaz over false Toshakhana watch report
Published 9 months ago: 92 News has apologized to Maryam Nawaz for a false report about her purchasing a Toshakhana watch at a significantly undervalued price.
Ishrat Fatima's enduring voice rises above the noise of fake news
Published 9 months ago: Ishrat Fatima's resilience shines as false death rumors disrupt Pakistan's media landscape, highlighting the urgent need for responsible information-sharing.
Matiullah Jan booked in fake terror and sedition case after exposing police crackdown
Published 9 months ago: Senior journalist Matiullah Jan faces fabricated sedition and terror charges amid claims of a police crackdown on press freedom in Pakistan.
No justice, no closure for Arshad Sharif's widow Javeria Siddique
Published 9 months ago: Javeria Siddique continues her relentless fight for justice three years after Arshad Sharif's unlawful killing, highlighting systemic failures in accountability.
Senior DawnNews journalist Sanaullah Khan quits, raising press freedom alarm
Published 9 months ago: Sanaullah Khan's resignation from DawnNews raises alarm over press freedom and highlights the pressures faced by independent journalists in Pakistan.
Journalist Raja Rukhsar takes National Press Club assault case to court
Published 9 months ago: Raja Rukhsar takes the National Press Club assault case to court, highlighting issues of police brutality against journalists in Pakistan.
Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind shot dead in Mirpur Mathelo ambush
Published 9 months ago: Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind was shot dead in an ambush while driving his children to school in Mirpur Mathelo, prompting calls for justice.
Islamabad Police raid: National Press Club issues Charter of Demands for justice and accountability
Published 9 months ago: The National Press Club demands accountability and protections for journalists following a police raid, urging the government to act swiftly.
Pakistan government ad warns of 'information warfare' but draws criticism from civil society
Published 9 months ago: Pakistan's government ad warns of modern information warfare, drawing criticism from civil society and rights groups over its implications for press freedom.
Media bodies alarmed over police attack on National Press Club
Published 9 months ago: Media organizations condemn the police attack on the National Press Club, calling for immediate action to protect journalists and press freedom.
PFUJ slams police brutality against journalists at National Press Club
Published 9 months ago: PFUJ condemns police brutality against journalists during a raid at the National Press Club in Islamabad, demanding accountability and protection for media.
Police storm National Press Club, attack journalists and smash equipment
Published 9 months ago: Islamabad Police stormed the National Press Club, attacking journalists and damaging equipment during a protest dispersal, sparking widespread condemnation.
Journalist Imtiaz Mir shot in Karachi, dies during treatment
Published 9 months ago: Journalist Imtiaz Mir dies from injuries sustained in a gun attack in Karachi, prompting a police investigation and statements from officials.
Maleeha Hashmey alleges state harassment, travel ban, and SIM blocking
Published 9 months ago: Journalist Maleeha Hashmey alleges state harassment including a travel ban and blocked SIM cards amid increasing press censorship in Pakistan.
PFUJ condemns Punjab’s Defamation Tribunals, calls law a threat to press freedom
Published 9 months ago: The PFUJ has condemned Punjab's Defamation Tribunals, labeling them a threat to press freedom and an attack on journalistic independence.

