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.
Reporter Chand Nawab beaten up at railway station
Published 10 years ago: Reporter Chand Nawab, known for a character in 'Bajrangi Bhaijan', was assaulted at Karachi Railway Station while covering ticket scalping.
Auditor concludes Express News manipulated ratings
Published 10 years ago: An international auditor finds evidence of manipulated ratings at Express News Television, leading to actions from the Pakistan Broadcasters Association.
Samaa news van attacked, no casualties
Published 10 years ago: A Samaa Television news van was attacked in Karachi by unidentified gunmen, but thankfully, no casualties were reported.
Moroccan journalist on hunger strike, barred from leaving
Published 10 years ago: A Moroccan journalist has initiated a hunger strike after being barred from leaving the country due to an investigation into his activities.
BOL licenses cancelled on orders from PM House, claims journalist
Published 10 years ago: BOL Network's licenses were reportedly cancelled by PEMRA following direct orders from the PM House, raising concerns over press freedom.
Ukraine bans 41 international journalists and bloggers
Published 10 years ago: Ukraine's recent decree bans 41 international journalists and bloggers for a year, raising concerns over media freedom and national security.
PEMRA suspends BOL licenses
Published 10 years ago: PEMRA has suspended the licenses of BOL News and BOL Entertainment following a council recommendation after an investigation into fraud allegations.
CPJ announces International Press Freedom Awards winners
Published 10 years ago: CPJ honors journalists from Ethiopia, Malaysia, Paraguay, and Syria with the 2015 International Press Freedom Awards for their bravery in reporting.
'Alarming' decline in media freedom as Turkey fights rebels
Published 10 years ago: Turkey's media freedom faces alarming decline as Erdogan intensifies efforts against opposition and stifles critical voices ahead of elections.
Target killer confesses murdering journalist Aftab Alam
Published 10 years ago: A target killer admits to murdering journalist Aftab Alam in Karachi as part of sectarian assignments, revealing more accomplices in custody.
PEMRA bans condom advert
Published 10 years ago: PEMRA has banned the Josh condoms advertisement following public complaints regarding its indecency and violation of regulatory standards!
UNESCO chief denounces killing of media workers in Pakistan
Published 10 years ago: UNESCO chief Irina Bokova condemns the murders of two media workers in Pakistan and calls for a thorough investigation into the incidents.
Posthumous award for The Nation journalist Siraj-ud-Din
Published 10 years ago: The Nation journalist Siraj-ud-Din receives the Pillar of Pakistan Award posthumously for his dedication to journalism and courage against Taliban threats.
Suspect in journalist Aftab Alam's murder arrested
Published 10 years ago: Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of journalist Aftab Alam, who was shot outside his home in Karachi on Wednesday.
State's refusal to pursue journalists' murders - a pantheon of shame: Dawn
Published 10 years ago: Dawn editorial criticizes the state's failure to investigate journalists' murders, highlighting ongoing violence against media workers in Pakistan.
Journalists protest killing of colleagues
Published 10 years ago: Journalists in Islamabad protested for justice after the killings of a Geo News technician and a senior journalist in Karachi this week.
PBA serves notice on Express Media Group
Published 10 years ago: The Pakistan Broadcasters Association has issued a notice to Express Media Group over alleged rating fraud, impacting its membership status.
Journalist shot in Peshawar remains hospitalized
Published 10 years ago: Abdul Azam, a Peshawar journalist shot multiple times, remains hospitalized as police investigate the incident amid ongoing violence in the region.
BOL launch remains a distant dream
Published 10 years ago: BOL News remains indefinitely off air post-ARY's acquisition, as unpaid staff and operational issues plague the channel's launch plans.
Gunmen strike again in Karachi, kill journalist Aftab Alam
Published 10 years ago: Journalist Aftab Alam was shot dead in Karachi, just a day after another media attack, raising concerns over safety for journalists in the city.
Time for govt to establish credibility as journalists' protector: CPJ
Published 10 years ago: The CPJ emphasizes the need for justice following the attack on a Geo TV van in Karachi, urging the government to protect journalists effectively.
Gunmen attack Geo DSNG van, one killed
Published 10 years ago: Gunmen attacked a Geo TV news van in Karachi, killing a technician and injuring the driver, exacerbating media violence concerns in Pakistan.
National security cited in crackdown on journalism worldwide
Published 10 years ago: The global crackdown on journalism has intensified, with many journalists facing terror-related charges under the guise of national security measures.
Wild elephant kills journalist on duty in Sri Lanka
Published 10 years ago: A Sri Lankan journalist was killed by a wild elephant while covering incidents in the North Central Province, highlighting journalist safety concerns.
Express Group and TV ratings company Medialogic trade accusations
Published 10 years ago: Medialogic alleges Express Media Group engaged in bribery to boost TV ratings, filing complaints and presenting evidence at a press conference.
Court directs PEMRA to ban Altaf Hussain from media
Published 10 years ago: The Lahore High Court has instructed PEMRA to impose a ban on media featuring MQM leader Altaf Hussain due to his inflammatory remarks.
YouTube to provide viewability of ads to advertisers: FT
Published 10 years ago: YouTube will soon provide advertisers with viewability data on ads, addressing advertiser complaints and involving third-party verification groups.
Dutch journalist detained for second time in Turkey
Published 10 years ago: A Dutch journalist was detained in Turkey's southeast while protesting against violence in Kurdish regions, marking her second arrest in the country.

