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.

ISPR approves 26 retired officers as defense analysts

ISPR approves 26 retired officers as defense analysts

 Published 6 years ago:  The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) approves a list of 26 retired officers of the armed forces for appearing as defense analysts in the media.

Unprecedented rise in curbs on freedom of expression: HRCP

Unprecedented rise in curbs on freedom of expression: HRCP

 Published 6 years ago:  A Human Rights Commission of Pakistan report points to an unprecedented escalation in curbs on freedom of expression in 2018.

McConnell still weighing response to Khashoggi murder

McConnell still weighing response to Khashoggi murder

 Published 6 years ago:  US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell says he is still trying to determine the best way to respond to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

DawnNews program host gets a fat gas bill

DawnNews program host gets a fat gas bill

 Published 6 years ago:  A gas bill of Rs35000 has journalist Zarrar Khuhro of DawnNews TV worried.

WikiLeaks set 21st-century model for cyber-leak journalism

WikiLeaks set 21st-century model for cyber-leak journalism

 Published 6 years ago:  Using cryptography and virtual drop boxes WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange created an innovative model for media to lure leaks from whistleblowers.

Attempts to control the internet most troubling: report

Attempts to control the internet most troubling: report

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistan Internet Landscape report says online developments in 2018 have seen some downward trends.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in London

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in London

 Published 6 years ago:  The hideout of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Ecuador embassy in London ends as police arrest him ahead of possible extradition to the US.

Man admits shooting Slovak journalist: TV

Man admits shooting Slovak journalist: TV

 Published 6 years ago:  A man charged with the murder of Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak confesses to shooting him.

Newspaper employees to get interim relief

Newspaper employees to get interim relief

 Published 6 years ago:  The Wage Board announces an interim relief for newspaper employees which is between Rs 5000 and Rs 8500 per month.

Algeria expels AFP bureau chief

Algeria expels AFP bureau chief

 Published 6 years ago:  Algerian authorities expel AFP bureau chief as weeks of protests against the government rock the North African country.

India bans Modi film until after election

India bans Modi film until after election

 Published 6 years ago:  India bans the release of a biopic about PM Narendra Modi during the polls after complaints the portrayal would give his party an unfair advantage.

Khashoggi family denies settlement with Saudi government

Khashoggi family denies settlement with Saudi government

 Published 6 years ago:  The family of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi denies being in talks to reach a settlement with Saudi authorities after reports his sons took payouts.

Nadeem Malik discloses phone numbers used for bullying him

Nadeem Malik discloses phone numbers used for bullying him

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalist Nadeem Malik discloses two phone numbers which he claims were used to intimidate him after he interviewed ex-Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.

Fatwa by ex-JI leader puts journalists in danger

Fatwa by ex-JI leader puts journalists in danger

 Published 6 years ago:  A former leader of Jamaat-e-Islami issues a fatwa promoting the killing of journalists in Pakistan.

Indian journalist released after four months in custody

Indian journalist released after four months in custody

 Published 6 years ago:  Manipur High Court orders the release of Indian journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem following his detention under the National Security Act.

State Department bars 16 people for roles in Khashoggi murder

State Department bars 16 people for roles in Khashoggi murder

 Published 6 years ago:  The US State Department is publicly designating 16 people for their roles in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.

At least four more journalists arrested in Saudi crackdown

At least four more journalists arrested in Saudi crackdown

 Published 6 years ago:  The four journalists are among at least 12 activists and writers detained by Saudi authorities.

Journalists caught in the crossfire of Kashmir conflict

Journalists caught in the crossfire of Kashmir conflict

 Published 6 years ago:  Many journalists are caught in the crossfire between the Indian government and militant groups fighting for independence of India-controlled Kashmir.

Mariana Baabar Pashteen says she is receiving threats

Mariana Baabar Pashteen says she is receiving threats

 Published 6 years ago:  Senior journalist Mariana Baabar Pashteen reveals she is receiving threats and holds the Director General of ISPR accountable, not Prime Minister Imran Khan. PPP's Farhatullah Babar condemns the threats as "shameful and cowardly."

Dunya TV journalist Abid Malik joins Urdu News

Dunya TV journalist Abid Malik joins Urdu News

 Published 6 years ago:  Senior journalist Abid Malik quits Dunya TV and joins the upcoming website Urdu News.

Social media gets thumbs-down in US poll

Social media gets thumbs-down in US poll

 Published 6 years ago:  Americans are fearful of the impact of social media firms such as Facebook and Twitter, with many saying they spread misinformation and divide the country.

Thai journalist arrested and charged with defamation

Thai journalist arrested and charged with defamation

 Published 6 years ago:  Sirote Klampaiboon, a host with Voice TV of Thailand, is charged with defamation following the broadcast of the general election on March 24.

PEMRA directive to channels about defense analysts

PEMRA directive to channels about defense analysts

 Published 6 years ago:  PEMRA tells channels to have retired military officers on their shows only as defense analysts for discussion on security matters with clearance from ISPR.

93 get CEJ certificates for clearing reporting and editing test

93 get CEJ certificates for clearing reporting and editing test

 Published 6 years ago:  Center for Excellence in Journalism awards certificates to 93 journalists and media students who attended reporting and editing classes and cleared test.

IFJ and PFUJ call for unblocking 24 News

IFJ and PFUJ call for unblocking 24 News

 Published 6 years ago:  International Federation of Journalists and Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists call for unblocking 24 News which aired news about Imran Khan marriage.

PFUJ condemns closure of 24 News

PFUJ condemns closure of 24 News

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) condemns the forcible closure of 24 News TV by regulator PEMRA at the behest of the government.

Sri Lanka arrests writer for posting a story on Facebook

Sri Lanka arrests writer for posting a story on Facebook

 Published 6 years ago:  Sri Lankan writer Shaktika Sathkumara is arrested for posting a story on Facebook after it was deemed it disrespects Buddhist philosophy.

Social media bosses to face jail in Australia over violent posts

Social media bosses to face jail in Australia over violent posts

 Published 6 years ago:  Social media executives risk jail for failing to take down violent extremist content quickly under controversial laws passed in Australia.