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.
PCB suspends Saeed Ajmal's contract for media outburst
Published 10 years ago: The PCB has suspended Saeed Ajmal's contract following controversial comments regarding bowlers' illegal actions and discrimination against spinners.
Absar Alam formally appointed PEMRA chairman
Published 10 years ago: Absar Alam has been officially appointed chairman of PEMRA, marking a significant leadership change after nearly a decade without a regular chief.
Imposters posing as journalists arrested in Rawalpindi
Published 10 years ago: Rawalpindi police arrest two imposters posing as journalists who attempted to blackmail a businessman over false stories.
Journalist kidnapped in Quetta
Published 10 years ago: Afzal Mughal, a journalist in Quetta, was kidnapped by armed men and released after 15 hours, prompting police investigations into the abduction.
Egyptian journalist and rights activist freed from army custody
Published 10 years ago: Hossam Bahgat, Egyptian journalist and rights activist, was released from military custody after widespread protests against his detention.
Fears for media freedom after state of emergency declared in Maldives
Published 10 years ago: Concerns over media freedom rise in the Maldives as a state of emergency leads to police raids and suspensions of news coverage.
PEMRA to award three DTH licenses through open bidding
Published 10 years ago: PEMRA will award three DTH licenses through open bidding on December 7, enhancing digital media in Pakistan and creating job opportunities.
Bahria Town advertises positions for television channel
Published 10 years ago: Bahria Town announces new job opportunities as it enters the television media sector with plans for newsgathering bureaus across Pakistan.
Pakistani journalists shine at ILO Center in Italy
Published 10 years ago: Four Pakistani journalists complete a training course on Communicating Labour Rights at the ILO Center in Italy, enhancing their reporting skills.
Usama Ghazi joins Geo from BOL
Published 10 years ago: Usama Ghazi has joined Geo News to co-host a morning show following his tenure at BOL, aiming to bring the same team and concept.
Imran apologizes for tiff with reporter
Published 10 years ago: Imran Khan apologizes for his outburst against a journalist, emphasizing respect for the media and personal boundaries during a news conference.
Senators want action against Salim Bokhari for abusing MPs
Published 10 years ago: Senators from various parties condemned journalist Salim Bokhari for his abusive remarks towards Parliament members and demanded action against him.
Peshawar journalists protest Imran Khan's outburst against reporter
Published 10 years ago: Peshawar journalists protested Imran Khan's disrespectful remarks towards a reporter, demanding an apology and warning of further actions.
Two editors arrested in Turkey, accused of inciting uprising
Published 10 years ago: Turkish authorities arrest two editors for inciting an armed uprising, following critical coverage of the recent election results.
PFUJ condemns Zaman Mehsud's murder
Published 10 years ago: PFUJ condemns the murder of journalist Zaman Mehsud, urging the government to take action against the culprits for justice in Pakistan's media landscape.
Nadia Khan set to return from wilderness
Published 10 years ago: Nadia Khan is set to return to television, hosting the Nadia Khan Show on Geo TV starting November 9, after a long hiatus since 2010.
Radio reporter murdered in Philippines
Published 10 years ago: Jose Bernardo, a radio reporter in the Philippines, was shot and killed in Quezon City, prompting calls for justice from the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Watchdog calls for probe into Zaman Mehsud's murder
Published 10 years ago: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges a thorough investigation into Zaman Mehsud's murder in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following Taliban claims of responsibility.
Taliban claim killing journalist
Published 10 years ago: Taliban militants claim responsibility for the killing of journalist Zaman Mehsud in Dera Ismail Khan, marking the total to 71 journalists killed in Pakistan since.
Newspaper reporter gunned down in KPK
Published 10 years ago: A journalist, Zaman Mehsud, was shot dead by unknown assailants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting ongoing threats to reporters in the region.
Media coverage of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, LeT banned
Published 10 years ago: PEMRA has banned media coverage of Jamaat-ud-Dawa and LeT under the National Action Plan to curb terrorism and ensure national security.
IFJ urges cooperation to end impunity for violence in journalism
Published 10 years ago: The IFJ calls for global cooperation to combat impunity related to violence against journalists, highlighting urgent needs for justice and accountability.
Journalists covering cricket manhandled at Karachi University
Published 10 years ago: Journalists were manhandled by security guards at Karachi University while covering a women's cricket match, raising concerns over press freedom.
Paris street named after slain journalist Saleem Shahzad
Published 10 years ago: Reporters Without Borders honors slain journalist Saleem Shahzad by renaming a Paris street, highlighting the fight against impunity for journalist crimes!
Those who murder, injure journalists almost never punished in Pakistan
Published 10 years ago: A report reveals that violence against journalists in Pakistan often goes unpunished, highlighting systemic insecurity in the media sector.
Publisher of slain blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh
Published 10 years ago: A publishers of a slain blogger was killed in Dhaka, escalating attacks on secular writers in Bangladesh amid rising Islamist violence.
UN urged to nominate representative for safety of journalists
Published 10 years ago: Reporters Without Borders urges the UN to establish a Special Representative for journalist safety amid rising threats against media professionals.
Moroccan journalist suspends hunger strike, faces charges: lawyer
Published 10 years ago: Moroccan journalist Maati Monjib halts hunger strike after travel ban lifted, now faces charges of receiving foreign funds to undermine national security.

