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.

Niche print newspapers and magazines defy decline

Niche print newspapers and magazines defy decline

 Published 3 weeks 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 last month:  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 last month:  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 last month:  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 last month:  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 2 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 2 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 last year:  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 2 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 3 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 5 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 5 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 6 years ago:  The recent publication of profanity in Pakistani media raises serious concerns about journalistic standards and professionalism.

Court orders payment of dues to newspapers before Oct. 30

Court orders payment of dues to newspapers before Oct. 30

 Published 6 years ago:  The Sindh High Court has ordered the Sindh Information Department to pay outstanding dues to newspapers by October 30th, ensuring compliance reporting.

Sindh High Court orders payment of dues to newspapers

Sindh High Court orders payment of dues to newspapers

 Published 6 years ago:  Sindh High Court orders the provincial government to pay outstanding dues to newspapers, addressing financial hardships faced by media outlets.

KhUJ calls for cancellation of declarations of three newspapers

KhUJ calls for cancellation of declarations of three newspapers

 Published 7 years ago:  KhUJ demands the cancellation of three newspapers' declarations in Peshawar after they terminated local staff and ceased operations.

APNS says federal government owes Rs1.6b to newspapers in advertising liabilities

APNS says federal government owes Rs1.6b to newspapers in advertising liabilities

 Published 7 years ago:  The APNS highlights a Rs1.6 billion advertising liability owed by the federal government, threatening the survival of newspapers in Pakistan.

Sudanese authorities prevent newspapers' distribution, question reporters

Sudanese authorities prevent newspapers' distribution, question reporters

 Published 7 years ago:  Sudanese authorities are censoring newspapers, questioning journalists, and revoking press credentials, threatening press freedom in the country.

Hugh Grant settles phone-hacking claim against Mirror newspapers

Hugh Grant settles phone-hacking claim against Mirror newspapers

 Published 8 years ago:  Hugh Grant has settled a phone-hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers after they admitted to illegally accessing his voicemails.

Sudan targets newspapers, journalists with confiscations and draconian legislation

Sudan targets newspapers, journalists with confiscations and draconian legislation

 Published 8 years ago:  Sudan's authorities have intensified press censorship by confiscating opposition newspapers and proposing draconian legislation that threatens journalistic freedom.

Armed men beat up Daily Qudrat employee in Quetta, newspapers burnt

Armed men beat up Daily Qudrat employee in Quetta, newspapers burnt

 Published 8 years ago:  In Quetta, armed men attacked a Daily Qudrat employee and set newspapers on fire, highlighting increased threats to media in Balochistan.

Malta newspapers, citizens take up slain reporter's message

Malta newspapers, citizens take up slain reporter's message

 Published 8 years ago:  Thousands rallied in Valletta, Malta, to honor slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, demanding justice and political accountability.

PFUJ warns Sindh government it will oppose any attempt to gag print media

PFUJ warns Sindh government it will oppose any attempt to gag print media

 Published 8 years ago:  PFUJ warns Sindh government of strong opposition against any attempts to restrict print media and curtail press freedom in the province.

Newspapers mainly focused on Social, Security and Political issues in July: study

Newspapers mainly focused on Social, Security and Political issues in July: study

 Published 8 years ago:  A study by Gallup & Gilani reveals that Social, Security, and Political issues dominated opinion articles in July across 11 national newspapers.

Government looking to control print media

Government looking to control print media

 Published 8 years ago:  The government plans to regulate print media with new laws requiring annual licenses and granting authority to cancel declarations at will.