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.

Minister tells NA about TV license fee collection

Minister tells NA about TV license fee collection

 Published 7 years ago:  The National Assembly discussed discrepancies in TV license fee collections from PEPCO and remittances to PTV, revealing procedural issues.

Bilawal reacts angrily to Mubashir Zaidi's 'Sindh card' tweet

Bilawal reacts angrily to Mubashir Zaidi's 'Sindh card' tweet

 Published 7 years ago:  Bilawal Bhutto Zardari condemns Mubashir Zaidi's tweet about the Sindh card amidst the arrest of Agha Siraj Durrani, stressing it is not a political tool.

Information Minister continues to target PTV management

Information Minister continues to target PTV management

 Published 7 years ago:  Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry criticizes PTV management and calls for addressing the issues faced by workers amid a political backlash.

Talks between Dawn management and union over pay cuts fail

Talks between Dawn management and union over pay cuts fail

 Published 7 years ago:  Discussions between Dawn management and the workers union over proposed wage cuts have reached a stalemate, leaving employees frustrated.

Journalist attacked by police in Sri Lanka

Journalist attacked by police in Sri Lanka

 Published 7 years ago:  Sri Lankan journalist Nadarajah Kugarajah was attacked by police while reporting in Jaffna, prompting calls for a proper investigation.

Egypt expels NYT correspondent, detains local journalist

Egypt expels NYT correspondent, detains local journalist

 Published 7 years ago:  Egypt expels New York Times correspondent David D. Kirkpatrick, while Egyptian journalist Ahmed Gamal Ziada remains detained amid rising press freedom concerns.

Journalists term Imran Khan's speech balanced, sensible

Journalists term Imran Khan's speech balanced, sensible

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists praise Imran Khan's speech on the Pulwama attack as balanced and sensible, highlighting its logical approach towards dialogue.

Journalists protest pay cuts outside Dawn offices in Lahore

Journalists protest pay cuts outside Dawn offices in Lahore

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists in Lahore protest a 40% pay cut by Dawn management, demanding the withdrawal of the decision and warning of escalated actions.

PCB confirms IMG Reliance not to live produce PSL matches

PCB confirms IMG Reliance not to live produce PSL matches

 Published 7 years ago:  The PCB announces that IMG Reliance will not live produce HBL PSL 2019 matches, citing unforeseen circumstances and planning for a new broadcast partner.

Najam Sethi quits AAP

Najam Sethi quits AAP

 Published 7 years ago:  Najam Sethi, President of AAP Media Network, resigns after five months and will launch a new show on Channel 24 in March.

Rizwan Razi reveals all in a television interview

Rizwan Razi reveals all in a television interview

 Published 7 years ago:  Rizwan Razi discusses his arrest by FIA, his bail hearing, and accusations during a recent interview, shedding light on his experiences.

Information minister inaugurates Arab News Pakistan bureau

Information minister inaugurates Arab News Pakistan bureau

 Published 7 years ago:  Fawad Chaudhry inaugurates the Arab News Pakistan bureau in Islamabad, marking a significant moment for international journalism in the country.

Dawn journalist terms ministry's sectarian profiling unfortunate

Dawn journalist terms ministry's sectarian profiling unfortunate

 Published 7 years ago:  Dawn journalist Baqir Sajjad criticizes the interior ministry's sectarian profiling of a community over disinformation regarding Saudi Crown Prince's visit.

Proposed Nepal legislation muzzles free speech on social media

Proposed Nepal legislation muzzles free speech on social media

 Published 7 years ago:  The Nepal government's proposed social media legislation threatens free speech with severe penalties for improper content.

France to tighten online bullying laws after 'boys' club' scandal

France to tighten online bullying laws after 'boys' club' scandal

 Published 7 years ago:  France is enhancing online abuse laws in response to a scandal involving a boys' club that bullied female colleagues, targeting social media platforms.

News editor among 20 staffers sacked by Ausaf

News editor among 20 staffers sacked by Ausaf

 Published 7 years ago:  Urdu newspaper Ausaf has laid off nearly 20 staffers in Karachi, including a news editor, amid plans to centralize operations in Islamabad.

New copyright directive makes a mockery of authors' rights of journalists

New copyright directive makes a mockery of authors' rights of journalists

 Published 7 years ago:  The new EU copyright directive threatens journalists' rights and remuneration while benefiting publishers, raising concerns within the industry.

Philippine journalist released on bail after arrest causes outcry

Philippine journalist released on bail after arrest causes outcry

 Published 7 years ago:  Maria Ressa, a Philippine journalist, was released on bail after her arrest on libel charges, sparking significant public outcry and concerns about press freedom.

No hope of justice, says brother of slain journalist Ijaz Mengal

No hope of justice, says brother of slain journalist Ijaz Mengal

 Published 7 years ago:  Ijaz Mengal's family expresses despair over the lack of justice five years after his murder, highlighting systemic failures in protecting journalists.

Dawn union leaders meet Hameed Haroon over pay cuts

Dawn union leaders meet Hameed Haroon over pay cuts

 Published 7 years ago:  Dawn union leaders met with Hameed Haroon to discuss a 40 percent pay cut decision amid severe financial challenges facing the media group.

Government to crack down on social media hate speech

Government to crack down on social media hate speech

 Published 7 years ago:  The government will implement a crackdown on hate speech on social media next week and establish the Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority to enforce regulations.

Digital Journalists Group running survey on journalists' salaries

Digital Journalists Group running survey on journalists' salaries

 Published 7 years ago:  Digital Journalists of Pakistan is conducting an online survey to understand journalists' salaries and promote transparency in the industry.

Murtaza Solangi sues Capital TV

Murtaza Solangi sues Capital TV

 Published 7 years ago:  Murtaza Solangi has filed a lawsuit against Capital TV for unpaid wages after waiting four months without response.

Journalists condemn Fawad Chaudhry's non-serious attitude

Journalists condemn Fawad Chaudhry's non-serious attitude

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists have condemned Fawad Chaudhry's non-serious attitude and decided to boycott their meeting with him over unresolved media issues.

Thailand regulator switches off Voice TV

Thailand regulator switches off Voice TV

 Published 7 years ago:  Thailand's NBTC has suspended Voice TV for 15 days over controversial content, raising concerns about media freedom ahead of elections.

Democracy in Pakistan worse than dictatorship: Asma Shirazi

Democracy in Pakistan worse than dictatorship: Asma Shirazi

 Published 7 years ago:  Asma Shirazi criticizes current democracy in Pakistan, claiming it's worse than dictatorship due to suppressed freedom of expression.

Express Tribune censors New York Times article

Express Tribune censors New York Times article

 Published 7 years ago:  The Express Tribune censored a New York Times article on the Pakistani army's actions against the Pashtun Protection Movement, replacing it with a blank space.

Journalists in Peshawar begin protests in earnest

Journalists in Peshawar begin protests in earnest

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists in Peshawar are protesting against layoffs and pay cuts, boycotting assembly sessions and a governor's reception.