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.

Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas set to receive press freedom award

Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas set to receive press freedom award

 Published 6 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists will honor six exceptional journalists for their bravery at the 2019 International Press Freedom Awards.

Chief Minister Usman Buzdar serves legal notice on Irshad Bhatti

Chief Minister Usman Buzdar serves legal notice on Irshad Bhatti

 Published 6 years ago:  Seeks Rs250 million in damages for defamation

Pakistan among worst countries for internet freedom: report

Pakistan among worst countries for internet freedom: report

 Published 6 years ago:  The Freedom House releases its 'Freedom on the Net' report for 2019, titled 'The Crisis of Social Media.'

Sabir Nazar says Maryam Nawaz 'too pretty' for a caricature

Sabir Nazar says Maryam Nawaz 'too pretty' for a caricature

 Published 6 years ago:  Cartoonist Sabir Nazar finds PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz too pretty for a caricature as he thinks she is going to become the next prime minister of Pakistan.

Justice needed for 12 journalists murdered in South Asia in 2019

Justice needed for 12 journalists murdered in South Asia in 2019

 Published 6 years ago:  IFJ says the murderers have yet to be identified, pointing to an abject failure of governments to deal with a crisis of impunity in the region.

90 percent of journalists' killers not convicted: UNESCO

90 percent of journalists' killers not convicted: UNESCO

 Published 6 years ago:  Nearly 90 percent of those responsible for the killing of 1,109 journalists around the world from 2006 to 2018 have not been convicted

No justice for 33 Pakistani journalists murdered in past six years: Freedom Network

No justice for 33 Pakistani journalists murdered in past six years: Freedom Network

 Published 6 years ago:  The killers remain unpunished indicating total impunity, says a report by Freedom Network

The golden age of Pakistani media is over, says Adnan Rehmat

The golden age of Pakistani media is over, says Adnan Rehmat

 Published 6 years ago:  Prominent journalist and media analyst, Adnan Rehmat is dismayed over the closure of monthly Herald and Newsline.

The Communicator is back, like it or not

The Communicator is back, like it or not

 Published 6 years ago:  The last time he wrote for JournalismPakistan.com was more than five and a half years ago.

Dropped byline angers Dawn journalist Khaleeq Kiani

Dropped byline angers Dawn journalist Khaleeq Kiani

 Published 6 years ago:  Peeved by a 30 percent pay cut the journalist seems to have grown sensitive about his byline.

Female Hum News journalists not allowed to cover JUI-F rally

Female Hum News journalists not allowed to cover JUI-F rally

 Published 6 years ago:  Shiffa Z. Yousafzai and Annie Shirazi not allowed to cover the JUI-F rally for being women

PEMRA directed to 'control' TV programs maligning courts

PEMRA directed to 'control' TV programs maligning courts

 Published 6 years ago:  'Media persons malign the court on private television channels without any basis and pass comments for their political motives.'

The value of a mentor

The value of a mentor

 Published 6 years ago:  Explore the impact of mentorship in journalism through personal anecdotes, highlighting the invaluable lessons learned from experienced mentors. Discover how mentorship shapes journalistic integrity, professional growth, and ethical standards in media careers.

Newsline to cease publication after 30 years

Newsline to cease publication after 30 years

 Published 6 years ago:  Newsline magazine, founded by Razia Bhatti in 1989 and led by Rehana Hakim since 1996, has announced its closure due to financial constraints. The final issue will be published in December 2019, marking the end of a 30-year journey in Pakistani journalism.

Dawn slams PEMRA over ban on TV presenters

Dawn slams PEMRA over ban on TV presenters

 Published 6 years ago:  Dawn hits out at PEMRA, terming its ban on anchors offering opinions on either their talk shows or on other current affairs programs as absurd.

Global impunity in journalist murders continues unabated

Global impunity in journalist murders continues unabated

 Published 6 years ago:  The Global Impunity Index of Committee to Protect Journalists finds impunity in cases of murdered journalists remains entrenched in over a dozen countries.

Jailed Kashmiri journalist gets US Press Freedom Award

Jailed Kashmiri journalist gets US Press Freedom Award

 Published 6 years ago:  National Press Club, Washington, honors jailed Kashmiri journalist Aasif Sultan with the annual John Aubuchhon Press Freedom Award.

PEMRA says its advisory misinterpreted

PEMRA says its advisory misinterpreted

 Published 6 years ago:  The electronic media regulator says it in no way means to restrict media freedom and its advisory was issued in line with existing PEMRA laws.

PFUJ calls for withdrawal of ban on anchors

PFUJ calls for withdrawal of ban on anchors

 Published 6 years ago:  Afzal Butt, President of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists meets chairman PEMRA and conveys his concerns over continued media gagging.

IFJ and Battleface launch new insurance for journalists

IFJ and Battleface launch new insurance for journalists

 Published 6 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists and Battleface launch all-inclusive travel insurance for journalists worldwide.

TV presenters condemn PEMRA ban

TV presenters condemn PEMRA ban

 Published 6 years ago:  Television presenters condemn a PEMRA ban on anchors and journalists from appearing in each other's shows.

PEMRA tells TV channels not to have Senator Saboor in talk shows

PEMRA tells TV channels not to have Senator Saboor in talk shows

 Published 6 years ago:  PEMRA directs TV channels not to invite and project Senator Hafiz Hamdullah Saboor in their talks shows after NADRA declares him a “confirmed alien.”

Seven journalists honored for excellence in humanitarian reporting

Seven journalists honored for excellence in humanitarian reporting

 Published 6 years ago:  Seven journalists receive awards for their outstanding humanitarian reporting at the Humanitarian Reporting Awards 2019 in Karachi.

Ten years of JournalismPakistan

Ten years of JournalismPakistan

 Published 6 years ago:  JournalismPakistan.com turns ten and continues to be the undisputed No.1 media website in Pakistan.

No need to get fancy

No need to get fancy

 Published 6 years ago:  Explore how cultural background and education influence language proficiency and knowledge in world affairs, highlighting the importance of simplicity and clarity in journalism. Learn from personal anecdotes about journalistic mentors and the impact of effective communication in media careers.

Police officials thrash 24 News cameraman

Police officials thrash 24 News cameraman

 Published 6 years ago:  Freedom Network calls for action against police officials involved in violence against a 24 News Television cameraperson in Sukkur.

Cyril Almeida parts ways with Dawn

Cyril Almeida parts ways with Dawn

 Published 6 years ago:  Abbas Nasir, a former editor of Dawn, reveals in his column that Cyril Almeida has parted ways with the paper.

Aamir Liaquat makes on-air gaffe

Aamir Liaquat makes on-air gaffe

 Published 6 years ago:  Aamir Liaquat Hussain, host of 'Public Sub Janti Hai' on Public News, sparks controversy by comparing journalist Raza Abid to Dracula on air. The comment, made during a segment on Maulana Fazlur Rehman's upcoming sit-in, draws condemnation from Shaharyar Khan, a former president of the National Press Club, who demands an apology from the network.