On May 18, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Shafi Jan met with a delegation led by Kashif-ud-din Syed, President of the Khyber Union of Journalists, and M Riaz, President of the Peshawar
On May 18, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, inaugurated the National Book Museum in Islamabad,
The Sports Writers Association of Punjab (SWAP), a prominent representative body for sports journalists in the province, announced its office-bearers
President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment, alongside provincial administrations, to advancing policies aimed at expanding digital access
On May 18, The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) apprehended a 15-member gang involved in defrauding citizens through mobile
On May 18, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Shafi Jan met with a delegation led by Kashif-ud-din Syed, President of the Khyber Union of Journalists, and M Riaz, President of the Peshawar Press Club, at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to address the ongoing nationwide protest movement concerning the challenges faced by media workers. During the meeting, the delegation highlighted several pressing issues,
On May 20, the Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, announced 20 internship positions for students at Bahria University. This announcement was made during his speech at the inaugural ceremony of Media Fest Spring 2026 held at the university in Islamabad, where he served as the chief guest. In his address,
On May 19, the Karachi Press Club (KPC) condemned alleged police misconduct involving journalists during the court appearance of Anmol, alias Pinky. The KPC warned that any attempts to suppress press freedom would not be tolerated, calling for action against those responsible. In a statement, KPC President Fazil Jamili, Secretary Aslam Khan, and members of
Journalists from across Sindh convened for a comprehensive two-day workshop focused on gender-responsive education budgeting. The event, organised by Thar Education Alliance (TEA) as part of the Fund Her Future initiative backed by the Malala Fund, aimed to strengthen media proficiency in scrutinising and reporting on education budgets, particularly concerning girls’ education and gender equity.
On May 20, an Islamabad local court sentenced Umar Hayat to two years in prison in an arms case, following a previous day’s ruling where he received a death sentence for the murder of 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousaf. Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka, presiding over the case, also imposed a Rs100,000 fine on
On May 17, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore presided over the oath-taking ceremony for the newly elected office-bearers of the Jammu Kashmir Union of Journalists, Poonch Division. The event took place at Sardar Palace Banguin, located in the Rawalakot district headquarters. Concurrently, former Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan administered
The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) announced that its member publications will observe a two-day closure on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. The holidays are scheduled for Wednesday, 27th May, and Thursday, 28th May. As per the statement from APNS, there will be no morning newspapers published on Thursday, 28th May, and Friday, 29th May. Member
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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