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.

Court orders payment of dues to newspapers before Oct. 30

Court orders payment of dues to newspapers before Oct. 30

 Published 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 years ago:  The government plans to regulate print media with new laws requiring annual licenses and granting authority to cancel declarations at will.

BOL turns attention to print

BOL turns attention to print

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL Media Network launches a new newspaper in various regional languages, aiming for accessible education across Pakistan.

Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan resume publication

Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan resume publication

 Published 9 years ago:  Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan have resumed publication after resolving a two-week advertising payment dispute with regional authorities.

Government spends more money on adverts in print media

Government spends more money on adverts in print media

 Published 9 years ago:  The PMLN government has allocated over Rs8 billion for print media advertisements since 2013, significantly more than for electronic media.

Final print edition of UK's Independent hits the newsstands

Final print edition of UK's Independent hits the newsstands

 Published 10 years ago:  The Independent newspaper's final print edition marks the end of its 30-year legacy in the UK, featuring an exclusive on a Saudi assassination plot.

Pique print edition closes

Pique print edition closes

 Published 11 years ago:  Sheikh Waqqas Akram has closed the print edition of Pique and launched a quarterly magazine, Pique Defence Review, focused on security and defense.

Print dwindles, tweet count rises

Print dwindles, tweet count rises

 Published 12 years ago:  The National Media Conference explored the transformation of journalism in Pakistan, focusing on the future role of print and social media by 2024.

The dwindling print media

The dwindling print media

 Published 12 years ago:  The rise of digital media in Pakistan is overshadowing the dwindling print sector, impacting the diverse landscape of informational sources.

Myanmar to allow daily private newspapers

Myanmar to allow daily private newspapers

 Published 13 years ago:  Myanmar will permit private daily newspapers starting in April, marking a significant step towards freedom of expression in the nation.

Newsweek to stop printing, go all-digital

Newsweek to stop printing, go all-digital

 Published 14 years ago:  Newsweek will end its print edition on December 31 and transition to an all-digital format called Newsweek Global next year.

Afghanistan bans Pakistani newspapers

Afghanistan bans Pakistani newspapers

 Published 14 years ago:  Afghanistan has banned all Pakistani newspapers to curb Taliban influence on public opinion amid rising tensions between the two countries.

Newspapers as Ibne Insha saw them

Newspapers as Ibne Insha saw them

 Published 14 years ago:  The article discusses the current state of media in Pakistan, reflecting on its challenges and the insights of Ibne Insha's satire.

Printing press lets Dawn down

Printing press lets Dawn down

 Published 14 years ago:  Dawns Islamabad printing press broke down on Tuesday, disrupting delivery and halting publication until it restarted later with non-colour copies.