On June 6, a local journalist, Lala Israfeel, was fatally shot in a drive-by incident in the Musakhail area of Balochistan, according to the police. Israfeel, who worked for Public
A journalist from a private TV channel, GNN, was reported to have gone missing in Islamabad, leading to the channel
In recent meetings in Muzaffarabad, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government reiterated its pledge to continue supporting state newspapers and
In a series of significant meetings, the Azad Kashmir Newspaper Society (AKNS), led by its President Sardar Zahid Tabassum, engaged
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) denied claims of a security breach in its database, following rumours on social media suggesting
On June 6, a local journalist, Lala Israfeel, was fatally shot in a drive-by incident in the Musakhail area of Balochistan, according to the police. Israfeel, who worked for Public News, was targeted by gunmen on a motorcycle outside his shop in the town of Musakhail, resulting in his death at the scene. Officials at a local hospital where his
Content creators and influencers across various digital platforms made a plea to the government to avoid imposing new taxes on their earnings in the upcoming budget. They argue that the sector not only earns valuable foreign exchange for Pakistan but also provides educational and informative content for local and global audiences. The appeal comes in
Friends, colleagues, and senior journalists gathered at the Lahore Press Club to commemorate the late Atif Mateen, a distinguished news editor and journalist, who passed away recently. The condolence reference attracted a significant number of attendees who shared heartfelt tributes and memories, celebrating Mateen’s contributions to journalism and his impactful personal relationships. Atif Mateen, known
Dr Khalid Bukhari, the Medical Superintendent of Dr Ruth K M Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi, recently visited the Karachi Press Club (KPC). During his visit, he met with KPC Secretary Muhammad Aslam Khan and other notable club members including Maqsood Yousafi, Saeed Sarbazi, Arif Baloch, and Health Committee Secretary Tufail Ahmed. The meeting’s primary agenda
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, visited the residence of senior journalist Tanzil Gilani on June 7 , expressing condolences following the death of Gilani’s mother. During his visit, the minister conveyed deep sorrow and sympathy to the family, acknowledging the irreplaceable loss they are experiencing. Tarar offered Fateha for the deceased, praying
Journalists across Pakistan formally rejected the amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, labelling them a “draconian black law” intended to suppress the media. In a declaration, they demanded that the Parliament review all media laws inconsistent with Article 19 of Pakistan’s Constitution. The decision was announced at the conclusion of the
Imran Ghaznavi joined the Privatisation Commission as Chief Media Officer and Principal Spokesperson, a key role in the organisation’s strategic communication and external relations team. According to a recent press release, his appointment aims to focus on shaping public narrative, reinforce stakeholder confidence, and promote the country’s reform agenda through targeted communication strategies. With a
During the Media Convention 2026 in Quetta, on February 25, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists President Afzal Butt, Secretary General Arshad Ansari, Balochistan Union of Journalists President Manzoor Ahmed
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