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.

CPJ calls on White House to restore credentials of CNN correspondent; stop denigrating media

CPJ calls on White House to restore credentials of CNN correspondent; stop denigrating media

 Published 7 years ago:  The CPJ urges the White House to restore Jim Acosta's credentials and cease media denigration amid rising hostility towards journalists.

Armed men barge into Karachi Press Club

Armed men barge into Karachi Press Club

 Published 7 years ago:  Armed men in plain clothes invaded Karachi Press Club, harassing journalists and causing concern among officials. An inquiry is underway.

Detained CPJ staffers released in Tanzania

Detained CPJ staffers released in Tanzania

 Published 7 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of Angela Quintal and Muthoki Mumo after their detention in Tanzania, urging press freedom.

Protesting journalists call on Dunya News CEO to honor his promise

Protesting journalists call on Dunya News CEO to honor his promise

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists in Lahore demand Dunya News CEO Mian Amir Mehmood honor his promise to reinstate terminated employees and cease salary cuts.

Dunya Media Group set to fly high

Dunya Media Group set to fly high

 Published 7 years ago:  Dunya Media Group's CEO Mian Amir Mehmood has received approval for a charter airline named Liberty Air Limited, focusing on smaller cities in Pakistan.

Supreme Court rules Ata ul Haq Qasmi's appointment as chairman PTV illegal

Supreme Court rules Ata ul Haq Qasmi's appointment as chairman PTV illegal

 Published 7 years ago:  The Supreme Court has declared Ata ul Haq Qasmi's appointment as chairman of PTV illegal due to procedural lapses and misuse of authority.

Fake news a threat to journalism, say senior journalists

Fake news a threat to journalism, say senior journalists

 Published 7 years ago:  Senior journalists highlight the danger of fake news and social media undermining true journalism practices.

White House bars CNN reporter after heated exchange with Trump

White House bars CNN reporter after heated exchange with Trump

 Published 7 years ago:  The White House suspended CNN reporter Jim Acosta's press pass following a confrontation with President Trump during a news conference.

Columnist Haroon ur Rasheed apologizes to cop he abused

Columnist Haroon ur Rasheed apologizes to cop he abused

 Published 7 years ago:  Haroon ur Rasheed apologizes to a police officer after a viral exchange, acknowledging his inappropriate comments while critiquing police conduct.

Peshawar union leaders to take legal action against layoffs of media workers

Peshawar union leaders to take legal action against layoffs of media workers

 Published 7 years ago:  Peshawar union leaders plan legal action against media layoffs and failure to pay dues, urging employees to report terminations for legal support.

Pakistani journalist Gohar Abbas shortlisted for prestigious FPA Media Awards

Pakistani journalist Gohar Abbas shortlisted for prestigious FPA Media Awards

 Published 7 years ago:  Gohar Abbas, a Pakistani journalist with AFP, has been shortlisted for the prestigious FPA Media Awards for his travel piece on Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor.

PEMRA council hears a RIUJ complaint after more than a year

PEMRA council hears a RIUJ complaint after more than a year

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA council finally hears a year-old complaint from RIUJ regarding the termination of journalist Faiz Paracha by 92 News Television.

Aamir Liaquat indicted for contempt of court

Aamir Liaquat indicted for contempt of court

 Published 7 years ago:  Aamir Liaquat has been indicted by the Supreme Court for contempt of court during a television program despite pleading not guilty.

Haroon ur Rasheed breaks silence on controversial phone call

Haroon ur Rasheed breaks silence on controversial phone call

 Published 7 years ago:  Haroon ur Rasheed addresses backlash from a controversial phone call where he defended an innocent man and criticized the media's portrayal of him.

Minister Zartaj Gul slams 92 News for alleged false reporting

Minister Zartaj Gul slams 92 News for alleged false reporting

 Published 7 years ago:  Minister Zartaj Gul criticizes 92 News for spreading unverified information about her involvement with smuggled vehicles and urges accountability.

Arshad Khan appointed managing director of PTV

Arshad Khan appointed managing director of PTV

 Published 7 years ago:  Arshad Khan has been appointed managing director of PTV, marking his third term in the role after previous appointments in 2004 and 2009.

CPJ to honor courageous journalists at International Press Freedom Awards

CPJ to honor courageous journalists at International Press Freedom Awards

 Published 7 years ago:  The CPJ honors four courageous journalists facing threats to press freedom at the 2018 International Press Freedom Awards in New York City.

Promise by Dunya News CEO not honored, journalists to resume protests

Promise by Dunya News CEO not honored, journalists to resume protests

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists plan protests on November 8 after Dunya News CEO fails to reinstate terminated employees as promised.

Supreme Court summons Daily Times publisher Shehryar Taseer

Supreme Court summons Daily Times publisher Shehryar Taseer

 Published 7 years ago:  The Supreme Court of Pakistan has summoned Daily Times publisher Shehryar Taseer over unpaid staff salaries, ordering his appearance next week.

Brazil's President-Elect Bolsonaro calls investigative reporting 'fake news'

Brazil's President-Elect Bolsonaro calls investigative reporting 'fake news'

 Published 7 years ago:  Brazil's President-elect Bolsonaro threatens media funding cuts, targeting press freedom amid fears of retaliation against journalists.

Masked men attack and injure reporter in Peshawar

Masked men attack and injure reporter in Peshawar

 Published 7 years ago:  Unidentified masked assailants attacked journalist Kamran Gul in Peshawar, injuring him seriously while he was at work in his office.

Sami Ibrahim appointed president and managing director of BOL News

Sami Ibrahim appointed president and managing director of BOL News

 Published 7 years ago:  Sami Ibrahim has been appointed as the president and managing director of BOL News Television, continuing his role in the program Tajzia.

Nusrat Javeed thanks friends for support after rude DawnNews decision

Nusrat Javeed thanks friends for support after rude DawnNews decision

 Published 7 years ago:  Nusrat Javeed expresses gratitude to friends and followers after his unexpected layoff from DawnNews, highlighting the impact on Pakistani journalism.

A crackdown against corrupt TV anchors on the cards

A crackdown against corrupt TV anchors on the cards

 Published 7 years ago:  A crackdown on corrupt TV anchors in Pakistan is set to begin, involving potential investigations into money laundering and illicit wealth.

Nusrat Javeed's layoff by DawnNews saddens colleagues and followers

Nusrat Javeed's layoff by DawnNews saddens colleagues and followers

 Published 7 years ago:  The layoff of analyst Nusrat Javeed from DawnNews has left colleagues and followers deeply saddened, reflecting on his impact in journalism.

PTV 'Begging error' seen as intentional mischief

PTV 'Begging error' seen as intentional mischief

 Published 7 years ago:  PTV expressed regret over a 'Begging' mistake during a live address by PM Imran Khan in China, sparking controversy and accusations of intentional mischief.

Financial crunch: DawnNews lays off analyst Nusrat Javeed

Financial crunch: DawnNews lays off analyst Nusrat Javeed

 Published 7 years ago:  DawnNews layoffs continue as analyst Nusrat Javeed is terminated amid financial struggles, leaving his show Bol Bol Pakistan off the air.

Struggle for the freedom of the press to continue: PFUJ

Struggle for the freedom of the press to continue: PFUJ

 Published 7 years ago:  The PFUJ vows to continue its struggle for press freedom and against censorship in Pakistan, recalling historic resistance against tyranny.