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.
KP Assembly passes bill for financial aid to families of slain journalists
Published 10 years ago: The KP Assembly passes a bill granting Rs1 million to families of slain journalists killed in terrorist incidents, ensuring financial support and healthcare.
Aamer Ahmed Khan joins Aaj News
Published 10 years ago: Aamer Ahmed Khan, former BBC News Urdu Head, joins Aaj Television as Director News, enhancing their political analysis coverage.
Notices to several news channels for violating Altaf ban
Published 10 years ago: PEMRA has issued notices to several news channels for violating the ban on airing MQM leader Altaf Hussain's footage, warning of contempt of court.
Malik Riaz plans to launch four TV channels: paper
Published 10 years ago: Malik Riaz plans to launch four television channels covering news, entertainment, sports, and property, enhancing Pakistan's media landscape.
Global Impunity Index 2015: Pakistan's rank unchanged
Published 10 years ago: Pakistan remains ranked 9th on the 2015 Global Impunity Index, with ongoing challenges in journalist safety and lack of convictions for murders.
Bangladesh, South Sudan join CPJ's Global Impunity Index
Published 10 years ago: Bangladesh and South Sudan are newly listed on CPJ's Global Impunity Index due to recent journalist killings, highlighting worldwide impunity issues.
Internet ban prevents journalists from working in Jammu and Kashmir
Published 10 years ago: The Indian government's Internet ban in Jammu and Kashmir paralyzes journalism, limiting access to information during crucial public events.
Another journalist killed in India
Published 10 years ago: The killing of journalist Hemant Kumar Yadav in Uttar Pradesh highlights the urgent need for better protection for journalists in India.
Beleaguered BOL employees set to move court
Published 10 years ago: BOL News employees, unpaid for six months, are set to file court petitions seeking outstanding salaries and financial clarity amidst operational turmoil.
MQM boss challenges LHC decision to ban him from media
Published 10 years ago: MQM Chief Altaf Hussain challenges Lahore High Court's media ban in Supreme Court, asserting violation of freedom of expression and constitutional rights.
Samaa crew manhandled, beaten
Published 10 years ago: A female reporter and cameraman from Samaa Television were attacked in Faisalabad while on assignment, with police taking unusual actions.
Newsweek magazine says hacking disrupts its Pakistan website
Published 10 years ago: Newsweek Pakistan reported that its website was disrupted due to a hacking incident, apologizing for the inconvenience caused to users.
Freelance journalist shot dead in India
Published 10 years ago: Freelance journalist Ajay Vidrohi was shot dead in Bihar, India, prompting demands for an investigation and better journalist protections.
Top news photographer Mujeeb-ur-Rehman passes away
Published 10 years ago: Prominent news photographer Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, who dedicated nearly 50 years to journalism, has passed away at the age of 69.
BOL clinically dead
Published 10 years ago: BOL News ceases operations amid management disputes, leaving 1600 employees uncertain about their future and unpaid salaries.
'Fake Sheikh' reporter charged with conspiracy to pervert justice
Published 10 years ago: Mazher Mahmood, a journalist known for undercover work, faces conspiracy charges after a trial collapse involving singer Tulisa Contostavlos.
EU's reputation as global leader in press freedom at risk, CPJ report finds
Published 10 years ago: The CPJ report warns that the EU's leadership in press freedom is jeopardized by increasing violations within member states.
Taliban attack media house in Kunduz
Published 10 years ago: Taliban militants attacked and seized control of Kunduz, severely damaging Roshani Radio and TV, a key independent media outlet in Afghanistan.
Lights off at BOL
Published 10 years ago: BOL News faces ongoing turmoil with staff unpaid for six months and told not to report to work as management meetings yield no positive news.
Blow to press freedom: Two AFP reporters attacked by Israeli soldiers
Published 10 years ago: Two AFP reporters were attacked by Israeli soldiers while covering protests in Nablus, raising concerns over press freedom and journalists' safety.
Bye Bye BOL: Anchor Fara Yousaf quits, joins 92 News
Published 10 years ago: Fara Yousaf leaves BOL News to join 92 News, following a series of exits from the troubled network amid ongoing salary and license issues.
Chand Nawab - What goes around comes around
Published 10 years ago: Chand Nawab's controversial encounter with Karachi Railway Police highlights the consequences of fame and the ethics of journalism.
Situation at BOL 'hopeless', staff leaving
Published 10 years ago: The situation at BOL News worsens as unpaid staff resign, leaving the network's future uncertain amid management issues and suspended licenses.
Media watchdog and PFUJ condemn manhandling of 92 News reporter
Published 10 years ago: The IFJ and PFUJ condemn the manhandling of a 92 News reporter by police and railway officials in Karachi during an interview about ticket price hikes.
Media workers unpaid for months
Published 10 years ago: The IFJ and PFUJ demand immediate action from the Pakistani government over unpaid wages for over 1,800 media workers at BOL Network.
Al-Jazeera journalists walk free in Egypt after Sisi pardon
Published 10 years ago: Two Al-Jazeera journalists were released in Egypt after a presidential pardon, amid global criticism of the government's imprisonment practices.
Gender imbalance: Only 9% female guests invited on TV talk shows
Published 10 years ago: A recent analysis reveals that only 9% of guests on popular Pakistani talk shows were women, highlighting a significant gender imbalance.
Freelance journalist killed in Afghanistan
Published 10 years ago: Yama Behroz, a young freelance journalist, was murdered in Faizabad, Afghanistan, highlighting ongoing dangers faced by reporters in the country.

