Newsroom

Welcome to our Newsroom, your one-stop destination for the latest stories meticulously curated and refined by our skilled sub-editors. This dynamic section features a diverse mix of news articles spanning some of our main categories, including Pakistan, World, Asia, Opportunities, and Women in Media. Stay updated with the most current and compelling stories, all in one place, as we bring you comprehensive coverage of the events and issues shaping the media world.

Reham Khan wins defamation case against Dunya TV

Reham Khan wins defamation case against Dunya TV

 Published 6 years ago:  Reham Khan has won a significant defamation case against Dunya TV in the UK High Court, receiving damages and an apology from the channel.

Express Tribune correspondent Mureeb Mohamand dies of heart attack

Express Tribune correspondent Mureeb Mohamand dies of heart attack

 Published 6 years ago:  Mureeb Mohmand, a correspondent for The Express Tribune, tragically died of a heart attack during surgery at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar.

Dharti TV journalist Muhammad Ayub passes away

Dharti TV journalist Muhammad Ayub passes away

 Published 6 years ago:  Muhammad Ayub, a Dharti TV journalist, has passed away amid financial distress due to unpaid salaries and calls for action against the channel's owner.

Radio journalist shot and killed in the Philippines

Radio journalist shot and killed in the Philippines

 Published 6 years ago:  Radio journalist Dindo Generoso was shot and killed in the Philippines, prompting calls for justice from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

79 percent Pakistanis pleased with media's performance: survey

79 percent Pakistanis pleased with media's performance: survey

 Published 6 years ago:  A recent survey indicates that 79 percent of Pakistanis are satisfied with the media's performance over the past year, reflecting public opinion on media trust.

Aaliya Shah joins Deutsche Welle

Aaliya Shah joins Deutsche Welle

 Published 6 years ago:  Aaliya Shah has joined Deutsche Welle, relocating to Germany to start her new role after working at several prominent Pakistani networks.

It's like there's no tomorrow

It's like there's no tomorrow

 Published 6 years ago:  Tensions rise in Islamabad amid JUI-F sit-in, highlighting irresponsible media coverage and the chaotic atmosphere surrounding political discourse.

Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas set to receive press freedom award

Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas set to receive press freedom award

 Published 6 years ago:  Zaffar Abbas, the editor of Dawn, is set to receive the 2019 Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award in recognition of his dedication to journalism.

Chief Minister Usman Buzdar serves legal notice on Irshad Bhatti

Chief Minister Usman Buzdar serves legal notice on Irshad Bhatti

 Published 6 years ago:  Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has served a legal notice to Irshad Bhatti seeking Rs250 million for alleged defamation over his statements.

Pakistan among worst countries for internet freedom: report

Pakistan among worst countries for internet freedom: report

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistan ranks among the worst ten countries for internet freedom, with significant declines in digital rights and access restrictions.

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 praises Maryam Nawaz's beauty, claiming she's too pretty for a caricature, hinting at her potential as the next PM 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:  The IFJ calls for action against impunity in South Asia after 12 journalists were murdered in 2019, highlighting government failures in accountability.

90 percent of journalists' killers not convicted: UNESCO

90 percent of journalists' killers not convicted: UNESCO

 Published 6 years ago:  UNESCO reports that 90% of journalist killers remain unconvicted, amidst rising violence against reporters, especially in non-conflict zones.

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:  Freedom Network reports that 33 journalists were murdered in Pakistan over the past six years with zero justice served to the victims' families.

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:  Adnan Rehmat declares the golden age of Pakistani media over, citing the closures of Herald and Newsline as a significant loss for journalism.

The Communicator is back, like it or not

The Communicator is back, like it or not

 Published 6 years ago:  The Communicator returns to JournalisimPakistan.com after years of conflict with editors over controversial content and media integrity!

Dropped byline angers Dawn journalist Khaleeq Kiani

Dropped byline angers Dawn journalist Khaleeq Kiani

 Published 6 years ago:  Khaleeq Kiani, a journalist for Dawn, expresses frustration over pay cuts and missing bylines, prompting both criticism and support from peers.

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:  Two female Hum News journalists were barred from covering a JUI-F rally in Islamabad, drawing widespread criticism regarding gender discrimination.

PEMRA directed to 'control' TV programs maligning courts

PEMRA directed to 'control' TV programs maligning courts

 Published 6 years ago:  PEMRA is directed to manage TV programs that malign courts without evidence, following a directive from the Accountability Court in Lahore.

The value of a mentor

The value of a mentor

 Published 6 years ago:  The value of mentors in journalism is essential, as they impart knowledge and experience cultivated over years in the industry.

Newsline to cease publication after 30 years

Newsline to cease publication after 30 years

 Published 6 years ago:  Monthly magazine Newsline will cease publication after 30 years due to financial constraints, with its last issue set for December 2019.

Dawn slams PEMRA over ban on TV presenters

Dawn slams PEMRA over ban on TV presenters

 Published 6 years ago:  Dawn criticizes PEMRA's ban on TV presenters offering opinions, calling it an absurd attempt to control journalism and suppress media freedom.

Global impunity in journalist murders continues unabated

Global impunity in journalist murders continues unabated

 Published 6 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists reveals ongoing global impunity for journalist murders, highlighting key countries and trends in media violence.

Jailed Kashmiri journalist gets US Press Freedom Award

Jailed Kashmiri journalist gets US Press Freedom Award

 Published 6 years ago:  Kashmiri journalist Aasif Sultan receives the US Press Freedom Award amidst ongoing imprisonment in India for his reporting on insurgent activities!

PEMRA says its advisory misinterpreted

PEMRA says its advisory misinterpreted

 Published 6 years ago:  PEMRA clarifies that its October 2019 advisory has been misinterpreted and does not restrict media freedom, affirming compliance with current laws.

PFUJ calls for withdrawal of ban on anchors

PFUJ calls for withdrawal of ban on anchors

 Published 6 years ago:  PFUJ demands the government withdraw its ban on anchors, voicing concerns over media censorship and freedom of expression in Pakistan.

IFJ and Battleface launch new insurance for journalists

IFJ and Battleface launch new insurance for journalists

 Published 6 years ago:  The IFJ and Battleface have launched an all-inclusive travel insurance scheme for journalists, offering vital protection while working internationally.

TV presenters condemn PEMRA ban

TV presenters condemn PEMRA ban

 Published 6 years ago:  Leading TV presenters denounce PEMRA's ban on journalists appearing in each other's shows, calling it dictatorial and an attack on media freedom.