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.

CEJ conducts Open House for prospective MSJ students

CEJ conducts Open House for prospective MSJ students

 Published 7 years ago:  The Centre for Excellence in Journalism hosted an Open House to introduce prospective students to its unique Masters in Journalism program.

Hussain Haqqani serves legal notice on The Nation

Hussain Haqqani serves legal notice on The Nation

 Published 7 years ago:  Hussain Haqqani has filed a legal notice against The Nation for defamation over inaccurate opinion editorials concerning his past.

Police arrest newspaper publisher in midnight raid in Indian-Occupied Kashmir

Police arrest newspaper publisher in midnight raid in Indian-Occupied Kashmir

 Published 7 years ago:  Police arrested journalist Ghulam Jeelani Qadri in a midnight raid over a decades-old case, raising concerns about media freedom in Kashmir.

24 News closing down Quetta bureau, seven to lose jobs

24 News closing down Quetta bureau, seven to lose jobs

 Published 7 years ago:  24 News Television is shutting down its Quetta bureau, with seven staff members to lose their jobs due to financial issues.

PTI leader assaults Karachi Press Club president during live TV show

PTI leader assaults Karachi Press Club president during live TV show

 Published 7 years ago:  PTI leader Masroor Ali Sial assaults Karachi Press Club president Imtiaz Khan Faran during a live TV show, sparking widespread outrage.

Aussie watchdog readies clampdown on Google, Facebook

Aussie watchdog readies clampdown on Google, Facebook

 Published 7 years ago:  Australia's competition watchdog plans major regulations for Google and Facebook, addressing concerns over their market power and data handling!

'Media's role critical in combating environmental challenges'

'Media's role critical in combating environmental challenges'

 Published 7 years ago:  Environmental lawyer Sardar Aasif Ali Sial emphasizes media's vital role in addressing Pakistan's environmental challenges at a workshop in Lahore.

Ataul Musawwir Pirzada named editor of The News on Sunday

Ataul Musawwir Pirzada named editor of The News on Sunday

 Published 7 years ago:  Jang Group has appointed Ataul Musawwir Pirzada as the new editor of The News on Sunday, effective from July 2023.

CPJ calls for probe into journalist Bilal Khan's murder

CPJ calls for probe into journalist Bilal Khan's murder

 Published 7 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists demands a swift investigation into the murder of Pakistani journalist Muhammad Bilal Khan in Islamabad.

US, UN must probe Saudi crown prince role in 'extrajudicial killing' of Khashoggi: report

US, UN must probe Saudi crown prince role in 'extrajudicial killing' of Khashoggi: report

 Published 7 years ago:  The US and UN are urged to investigate Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's role in the extrajudicial killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

24 News shuts down Peshawar bureau, sacks staff

24 News shuts down Peshawar bureau, sacks staff

 Published 7 years ago:  24 News Television has closed its Peshawar bureau and laid off approximately a dozen employees with a notice period of one month.

Press freedom in Mexico takes center stage at CPJ summit

Press freedom in Mexico takes center stage at CPJ summit

 Published 7 years ago:  A press freedom summit in Mexico City addresses the alarming dangers facing journalists in the country and the ongoing crisis of impunity.

Government complains to BBC over 'biased' story

Government complains to BBC over 'biased' story

 Published 7 years ago:  The Pakistani government has filed a complaint to the BBC over a story alleging human rights abuses, claiming bias and lack of evidence.

Minister's presser live streamed with cat whiskers, ears

Minister's presser live streamed with cat whiskers, ears

 Published 7 years ago:  A press conference by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister Shaukat Yousafzai went viral after a playful cat filter was accidentally activated during the live stream.

Sami Abraham seeks registration of FIR against minister

Sami Abraham seeks registration of FIR against minister

 Published 7 years ago:  BOL News anchor Sami Abraham has filed an FIR application against Minister Fawad Chaudhry over an alleged assault during a wedding event.

Journalists attacked allegedly by land grabber's accomplices

Journalists attacked allegedly by land grabber's accomplices

 Published 7 years ago:  Senior journalist Mateen Haider and colleagues were attacked by land grabber's accomplices in Islamabad, prompting police action and arrests.

Minister Fawad says he has initiated legal action against Sami

Minister Fawad says he has initiated legal action against Sami

 Published 7 years ago:  Fawad Chaudhry initiates legal action against journalist Sami Abraham for defamation, escalating tensions in Pakistan's political landscape.

Arif Hameed Bhatti joins GNN as COO

Arif Hameed Bhatti joins GNN as COO

 Published 7 years ago:  Arif Hameed Bhatti, formerly of ARY News, joins GNN as COO, promising to meet viewer expectations with a focus on investigative reporting.

IFJ elects Moroccan Younes M'Jahed as the new president

IFJ elects Moroccan Younes M'Jahed as the new president

 Published 7 years ago:  Younes M'Jahed from Morocco is elected as the new president of the International Federation of Journalists during the World Congress in Tunis.

Journalist killed in Mexico, seventh since December

Journalist killed in Mexico, seventh since December

 Published 7 years ago:  A journalist was shot dead in Mexico, marking the seventh killing of reporters since December, highlighting ongoing violence against the press.

Intelligence operatives harass Dawn journalist Baqir Sajjad

Intelligence operatives harass Dawn journalist Baqir Sajjad

 Published 7 years ago:  Intelligence operatives harassed journalist Baqir Sajjad in Islamabad after a meeting with British diplomats, drawing widespread condemnation.

Four journalists arrested over tweet in India, one released

Four journalists arrested over tweet in India, one released

 Published 7 years ago:  Four journalists arrested in Uttar Pradesh for a tweet are condemned by the International Federation of Journalists, with one released on bail.

Iran revokes New York Times correspondent's accreditation

Iran revokes New York Times correspondent's accreditation

 Published 7 years ago:  Iran has revoked the accreditation of The New York Times' correspondent Thomas Erdbrink amid escalating tensions with the US over the nuclear deal.

Gen. Asif Ghafoor's telling response to Sana Bucha tweet

Gen. Asif Ghafoor's telling response to Sana Bucha tweet

 Published 7 years ago:  Gen. Asif Ghafoor issued a sharp response to Sanaa Bucha's tweet regarding military budget cuts, garnering mixed reactions on social media.

Investigative journalist detained in Russia on drug charges

Investigative journalist detained in Russia on drug charges

 Published 7 years ago:  An investigative journalist in Russia has been detained on drug charges, with supporters claiming the allegations are fabricated due to his reporting!

German draft legislation to enable intelligence agencies to spy on journalists

German draft legislation to enable intelligence agencies to spy on journalists

 Published 7 years ago:  Germany is facing criticism over draft legislation that would allow intelligence agencies to surveil journalists, raising concerns about press freedom.

Journalist Ejaz Butt suffers double blow

Journalist Ejaz Butt suffers double blow

 Published 7 years ago:  Ejaz Butt faces termination from Jehan Pakistan after reporting a stolen phone at the Governor's House amid demands for his reinstatement!

Russian video blogger attacked, injured

Russian video blogger attacked, injured

 Published 7 years ago:  Russian authorities urged to investigate the violent attack on video blogger Vadim Kharchenko in Krasnodar, highlighting press freedom concerns.