Print Media and Publishing

Stay connected with the world of newspapers, magazines, and traditional publishing through Journalism Pakistan’s Print Media & Publishing section. We cover circulation trends, major print investigations, innovations in publishing, and the role of print in the digital age. This section is designed for journalists, media professionals, and news enthusiasts interested in understanding how print media continues to influence reporting and audience engagement.
Note: Launched in February 2026, the section features the latest stories in the category. For past reports, please see our Archives.

Ethiopia suspends The Reporter's licence indefinitely

Ethiopia suspends The Reporter's licence indefinitely

 Published 4 days ago:  Ethiopia's media regulator has indefinitely suspended The Reporter, accusing the independent outlet of publishing content against national interests.

Moscow's Novaya Gazeta to cease operations on November 9

Moscow's Novaya Gazeta to cease operations on November 9

 Published last week:  Moscow's independent Novaya Gazeta plans to end operations on November 9, with its staff blaming Russian authorities and security services.

UK closes Telegraph probes after Axel Springer takeover

UK closes Telegraph probes after Axel Springer takeover

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Britain has closed the remaining public-interest interventions into Telegraph Media Group after Axel Springer's takeover, formally ending regulatory proceedings tied to earlier takeover proposals.

Islamabad newspaper market sealed, disrupting deliveries

Islamabad newspaper market sealed, disrupting deliveries

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Sealing of Aabpara's Akhbar Market halted newspaper deliveries in Islamabad on October 16, prompting vendor protests and APNS calls for immediate reopening amid a disputed municipal charges claim.

U.S. newspaper losses accelerate as news deserts grow

U.S. newspaper losses accelerate as news deserts grow

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Northwestern's Medill State of Local News Report 2026 says the U.S. lost 170 newspapers and 26 counties became news deserts, deepening rural coverage gaps.

Dawn editor Zaffar Abbas to retire after a 16-year stint

Dawn editor Zaffar Abbas to retire after a 16-year stint

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Dawn editor Zaffar Abbas will retire at the end of 2026 after 16 years, with Behzad Alam reportedly the frontrunner to replace him after a tenure marked by Dawn Leaks and press freedom disputes.

Poland charges Google over news publisher payments

Poland charges Google over news publisher payments

 Published last month:  Poland's competition authority accused four Alphabet and Google companies of abusing dominance in payment talks with Polish news publishers by withholding data.

Vietnam tightens AI rules in amended publishing law

Vietnam tightens AI rules in amended publishing law

 Published 2 months ago:  Vietnam's National Assembly amended the Publishing Law to ban illegal uses of artificial intelligence in publishing, require labels for AI-created material, and strengthen editors' accountability and oversight.

Dawn urges government to withdraw foreign media rules

Dawn urges government to withdraw foreign media rules

 Published 3 months ago:  Dawn urged the government to withdraw new foreign media rules, saying they curtail foreign journalists and harm Pakistan's press freedom and reputation abroad.

How newspapers make money in 2026

How newspapers make money in 2026

 Published 4 months ago:  In 2026 newspapers earn revenue from digital subscriptions, sponsored content, events, memberships, online advertising and government ads, replacing the old print era model.

Dawn raises price amid rising costs

Dawn raises price amid rising costs

 Published 5 months ago:  Dawn has raised the cover price of its daily and Sunday editions by Rs10 amid rising operational costs and inflation, adding Rs300 to reader expenses.

Ad suspension intensifies crisis for Dawn workers

Ad suspension intensifies crisis for Dawn workers

 Published 6 months ago:  Worker groups urge government to resume ads to Dawn, saying the suspension increased financial strain, delayed salaries and threatened newsroom stability.

Niche print newspapers and magazines defy decline

Niche print newspapers and magazines defy decline

 Published 7 months ago:  Niche print magazines and specialized newspapers retain loyal, paying readers by offering targeted, high-value content and premium print with digital services.

Washington Post print circulation falls over 20 percent in 2025

Washington Post print circulation falls over 20 percent in 2025

 Published 7 months ago:  The Washington Post's print circulation fell about 21.2% in 2025, marking steep declines in print readership amid financial losses and newsroom layoffs.

Tanzanian tycoon acquires majority stake in Nation Media Group

Tanzanian tycoon acquires majority stake in Nation Media Group

 Published 7 months ago:  Rostam Aziz has acquired a controlling stake in Nation Media Group, ending the Aga Khan Fund's six-decade ownership of the prominent East African media group.

Regional newspapers in Pakistan face survival crisis

Regional newspapers in Pakistan face survival crisis

 Published 8 months ago:  Regional newspapers in Pakistan face a crisis as rising production and distribution costs, shrinking ad revenues and falling circulation strain print business models.

Pakistan newspapers weigh survival without state ads

Pakistan newspapers weigh survival without state ads

 Published 8 months ago:  Pakistani newspapers face a growing strain as government advertising, once a major income source, diminishes, forcing publishers to rethink business models and confront risks to editorial independence.

Washington Post layoffs reflect broader crisis in U.S. media

Washington Post layoffs reflect broader crisis in U.S. media

 Published 9 months ago:  The Washington Post's newsroom layoffs highlight deeper financial pressures across U.S. media and raise questions about reporting quality, diversity, and sustainability.

Washington Post cuts one-third of newsroom staff

Washington Post cuts one-third of newsroom staff

 Published 9 months ago:  The Washington Post cut roughly one-third of staff, slashing Metro, Sports, Books, and foreign coverage while refocusing on Politics, Investigations, and Science.

Examining the perilous future of Pakistan's print media

Examining the perilous future of Pakistan's print media

 Published 2 years ago:  The future of Pakistan's print media is at stake as digital transformation reshapes consumption and poses significant economic challenges.

Promoting Print: APNS emphasizes the value of newspaper reading

Promoting Print: APNS emphasizes the value of newspaper reading

 Published 3 years ago:  The APNS promotes newspaper reading by placing awareness ads ahead of National Newspaper Readership Day on September 25, stressing the facts.

Wiener Zeitung, one of the world's oldest newspapers makes a digital shift

Wiener Zeitung, one of the world's oldest newspapers makes a digital shift

 Published 3 years ago:  Austria's Wiener Zeitung, established in 1703, will transition to digital media from July 1 after a parliamentary decision aims for modernization.

Newspapers more than relevant today amid fake news: Dawn

Newspapers more than relevant today amid fake news: Dawn

 Published 4 years ago:  Daily Dawn emphasizes the importance of newspapers in combating fake news and maintaining democratic values amid a turbulent media landscape.

66 newspapers given ads worth Rs1.07b by KP government in last three years

66 newspapers given ads worth Rs1.07b by KP government in last three years

 Published 4 years ago:  The KP government has allocated over Rs1.07 billion in advertisements to 66 newspapers in three years, revealing the ad distribution dynamics.

12 top newspapers, only 5 percent space for editorials on health: report

12 top newspapers, only 5 percent space for editorials on health: report

 Published 6 years ago:  A report reveals that only 5% of editorials in 12 major newspapers focused on health issues in August 2020, highlighting diminishing coverage.

Doors close for newspapers in India in unprecedented economic times

Doors close for newspapers in India in unprecedented economic times

 Published 6 years ago:  The Sakal Media Group in India has closed two newspapers, resulting in mass layoffs as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the media industry.

Iran bans printing of all newspapers citing spread of coronavirus

Iran bans printing of all newspapers citing spread of coronavirus

 Published 6 years ago:  Iran has banned all newspaper printing and distribution to curb the spread of coronavirus, raising concerns over media freedom and access to information.

It's okay to print profanity

It's okay to print profanity

 Published 7 years ago:  The recent publication of profanity in Pakistani media raises serious concerns about journalistic standards and professionalism.