Media in Pakistan

 Published 6 years ago:  Prime Minister Imran Khan is mocked by some journalists for a mispronunciation of an Urdu word during an address in Sohawa.

 Published 6 years ago:  Friedrich Naumann Foundation organizes a workshop on climate change to have an interactive dialogue with media and highlight issues and the threats.

 Published 6 years ago:  Ali Sher Rajpar, a journalist with Awami Awaz and office-bearer at Padidan Press Club, was murdered in Sindh. His cousin, Habib Rajpar, has been arrested for the crime, which police attribute to a family dispute.

 Published 6 years ago:  Mexico probes the murder of another journalist, the latest casualty in one of the most dangerous countries for media workers.

 Published 6 years ago:  The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) holds bidding for award of 58 satellite television licenses on May 2 and 3, 2019.

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists marks World Press Freedom Day by dedicating it to Associated Press of Pakistan staff, protesting for their rights for 50 days.

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalists protest layoffs at BOL News Television and demand payment of wages and other outstanding dues.

 Published 6 years ago:  Leading newspaper Dawn points to growing censorship in Pakistan, noting unprecedented pressure on editors to suppress stories and manipulate news angles. In an editorial, the paper condemns tactics such as smear campaigns, violence, abductions, and legal harassment used to silence dissenting voices.

 Published 6 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists and the South Asia Media Solidarity Network launch the South Asia Press Freedom Report

 Published 6 years ago:  Amir Mir, the chief operating officer at GNN Television, quits following a reported tiff with analyst Dr. Shahid Masood.

 Published 6 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists calls for probe into the murder of journalist Amanullah Gharro of Dera Ismail Khan to determine the motive.

 Published 6 years ago:  A former Punjab official claims that Twitter in Pakistan is fast becoming the equivalent of rent-a-crowd for political gatherings.

 Published 6 years ago:  A district court confirms the pre-arrest bail of Pakistani journalist Shahzeb Jillani in an alleged case relating to cyber terrorism and defamation.

 Published 6 years ago:  Officers of Counter Terrorism Department assault NewsOne TV journalist in the premises of Sindh High Court for filming suspects brought for hearing.

 Published 6 years ago:  The Association of All Pakistan Citizen Journalists aims to promote alternative media spaces and to further the cause of freedom of expression and opinion.

 Published 6 years ago:  Unidentified assailants shot and killed Amanullah Gharro in Dera Ismail Khan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) on April 30, 2019. He was associated with local media outlets and served as the chairman of the Parowa Press Club. Amanullah was attacked while traveling, highlighting concerns about journalist safety and the escalating incidents of targeted violence in the region.

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 Published 6 years ago:  All candidates including Amir Sajjad Syed as president are elected unopposed in polls of Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists.

 Published 6 years ago:  Analysts Rauf Klasra and Amir Mateen abruptly quit 92 News Television but do not cite any reason.

 Published 6 years ago:  International Federation of Journalists criticizes Sri Lankan government for restricting access to social media following bombings of churches and hotels.

 Published 6 years ago:  Analyst Najam Sethi calls on media organizations to condemn PEMRA decision of fining 24 News Rs1 million for discussing PM Imran Khan's personal life.

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalists hit back at former cricketer and commentator Ramiz Raja for blaming ex-rulers for the ills plaguing Pakistan, and the people for electing them.

 Published 6 years ago:  MNA Mohsin Dawar complains he and fellow legislator Ali Wazir were not allowed to hold a presser at National Press Club despite making an advance booking.

 Published 6 years ago:  Abbas Nasir, a former editor of Dawn, claims that four journalists were informed in advance about the sacking of Asad Umer as finance minister.

 Published 6 years ago:  Electronic media regulator PEMRA fines 24 News Rs1 million and directs it to air an apology for commenting on Prime Minister Imran Khan’s marriage.

 Published 6 years ago:  Saudi authorities detain Jordanian journalist Abdulrahman Farhana, a Saudi-based columnist for Jordan daily al-Sabeel and contributor to the Al-Jazeera.

 Published 6 years ago:  Veteran Pakistani journalist Imtiaz Alam announces launching two websites - one in English and the other one in Urdu - and a YouTube channel.

 Published 6 years ago:  ARY News alleges that the last question at a presser of PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto was pre-planned with a written answer already prepared.