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.

PEMRA Council suggests fines for Channel 24, Samaa

PEMRA Council suggests fines for Channel 24, Samaa

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA Council recommends fines totaling Rs1.2 million for Channel 24 and Samaa over complaint and objectionable remarks against the Prime Minister.

Inside the newsroom on budget day

Inside the newsroom on budget day

 Published 10 years ago:  Experiencing the bustling atmosphere of a newsroom on budget day, where teamwork and precision are crucial to cover every aspect of the budget announcement.

PEMRA lifts ban on contraceptive adverts, sets conditions

PEMRA lifts ban on contraceptive adverts, sets conditions

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has lifted the ban on contraceptive advertisements with specific conditions regarding airtime and content to protect children's viewing habits.

PEMRA gives green signal for DTH licensing

PEMRA gives green signal for DTH licensing

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has approved the licensing process for Pakistan's first Direct to Home (DTH) service, promising new technology and job opportunities.

Outrage after president-elect justifies Philippine journalists' murders

Outrage after president-elect justifies Philippine journalists' murders

 Published 10 years ago:  Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte faces outrage for suggesting that corrupt journalists deserve to be killed, raising concerns for media safety.

President Mamnoon lodges complaint with PEMRA against ARY, DawnNews

President Mamnoon lodges complaint with PEMRA against ARY, DawnNews

 Published 10 years ago:  President Mamnoon Hussain files a complaint with PEMRA against ARY News and DawnNews for false reporting on his health and hospitalization.

Continual absence of Interior Ministry to discuss BOL irks Standing Committee

Continual absence of Interior Ministry to discuss BOL irks Standing Committee

 Published 10 years ago:  The Senate Standing Committee criticizes the Interior Ministry's absence regarding the BOL Media Group, demanding accountability and action.

PFUJ unification process to be completed by August

PFUJ unification process to be completed by August

 Published 10 years ago:  The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists' unification process is set to be completed by August, with meetings addressing previous irregularities and future.

RIUJ threatens protests if salaries of BOL staff not paid before Ramazan

RIUJ threatens protests if salaries of BOL staff not paid before Ramazan

 Published 10 years ago:  RIUJ has warned of protests if BOL Media Group staff salaries are not paid before Ramazan, demanding action from the government.

PEMRA bans airing of 'undesired' contraceptive advertisements

PEMRA bans airing of 'undesired' contraceptive advertisements

 Published 10 years ago:  Pakistan bans contraceptive advertisements on TV and radio to protect children from exposure, despite a government push for birth control.

PEMRA Council recommends fine of Rs100,000 on Channel 24

PEMRA Council recommends fine of Rs100,000 on Channel 24

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA's Council has recommended a fine of Rs100,000 on Channel 24 for unfounded corruption allegations against former KP Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan.

PEMRA summons erring Channel 24, Dunya managers for personal hearing

PEMRA summons erring Channel 24, Dunya managers for personal hearing

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has summoned Channel 24 and Dunya News managers for hearings over objectionable remarks against the judiciary aired during a press conference.

PEMRA gets tough, sends out 'final warning' to television channels

PEMRA gets tough, sends out 'final warning' to television channels

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA issues a final warning to television channels to prevent unsubstantiated allegations against state institutions following a Supreme Court order.

Azerbaijan frees investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova

Azerbaijan frees investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova

 Published 10 years ago:  Azerbaijan releases journalist Khadija Ismayilova on probation after international outcry over her imprisonment for exposing corruption.

PEMRA seeks FIA's help to trace those behind social media smear campaign

PEMRA seeks FIA's help to trace those behind social media smear campaign

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA seeks assistance from FIA and PTA to identify individuals behind a social media smear campaign against its Direct to Home services.

Pakistani jailed in Italy for issuing terror threats via social media

Pakistani jailed in Italy for issuing terror threats via social media

 Published 10 years ago:  A Pakistani man was sentenced in Italy for issuing terror threats on social media, highlighting increasing concerns about online radicalization.

BOL staff, supporters and others to mark May 27 as Youm-e-Zulm

BOL staff, supporters and others to mark May 27 as Youm-e-Zulm

 Published 10 years ago:  BOL staff and supporters commemorate May 27 as Youm-e-Zulm, protesting the illegal closure of the media group and the unjust arrests of its employees.

KPK Assembly passes resolution against illegal closure of BOL

KPK Assembly passes resolution against illegal closure of BOL

 Published 10 years ago:  KPK Assembly unanimously passes resolution for the restoration of BOL Media Group's licenses and assets amid claims of illegal closure.

PEMRA okays suspending Neo transmission if it fails to pay fine, apologize

PEMRA okays suspending Neo transmission if it fails to pay fine, apologize

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has decided to suspend Neo Television's transmission if it fails to apologize and pay a fine by May 26 after airing controversial remarks.

PEMRA bans reenactment of crime scenes

PEMRA bans reenactment of crime scenes

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has announced a ban on the reenactment of crime scenes on television channels starting Ramzan, along with strict regulations on victim identity disclosure.

Committee reviews PFUJ unification process, prepares for polls

Committee reviews PFUJ unification process, prepares for polls

 Published 10 years ago:  The PFUJ Unification Committee reviews progress toward elections set for July 26-27, emphasizing unity amid divisive tactics from dissenters.

Roze TV errs, gets PEMRA notice

Roze TV errs, gets PEMRA notice

 Published 10 years ago:  Roze TV received a PEMRA notice for airing indecent language during the program 'Kabar Roze Ke', requiring a response by June 2.

What happened to Zeenat Shahzadi?

What happened to Zeenat Shahzadi?

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ has expressed serious concerns over the disappearance of journalist Zeenat Shahzadi, missing since August 2015, demanding action from authorities.

Victimization and injustice as BOL remains blocked one year later

Victimization and injustice as BOL remains blocked one year later

 Published 10 years ago:  BOL News marks a year of blockage and injustice as thousands remain jobless while fighting for their rights against government actions.

Asma Shirazi quits 92 News, likely to join Aaj Television

Asma Shirazi quits 92 News, likely to join Aaj Television

 Published 10 years ago:  Asma Shirazi is leaving 92 News to join Aaj Television, enhancing her influential role in Pakistani journalism.

Donor support for independent media urged

Donor support for independent media urged

 Published 10 years ago:  A BBC Media Action paper calls for increased donor support for independent media to combat corruption and enhance accountability in society.

Female journalists call for safer work environment

Female journalists call for safer work environment

 Published 10 years ago:  Female journalists in Pakistan demand safer work environments to combat pervasive threats, harassment, and intimidation in media organizations.

Two Indian journalists shot dead in 24 hours

Two Indian journalists shot dead in 24 hours

 Published 10 years ago:  Two journalists were shot dead in separate incidents in eastern India, highlighting the ongoing violence against media professionals in the country.