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Amendment expands rules on source disclosure orders

The amendment also requires that the journalist or employer be given the opportunity to respond within 24 hours, and provides a 10-day window to appeal.

29 October 2025

4 media members appointed to new commission

The new commission includes four members representing the media, two representing broadcasters, and two representing other media outlets.

14 October 2025

Media commission election sees setbacks

With these developments, the number of eligible candidates remains insufficient for all four positions.

Media commission voter registration now open

The Elections Commission announced that the election will take place on 11 October, with voting to be conducted under its supervision.

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Journalists in committee oppose proposed media bill

Representatives from 22 outlets attended the session, while nearly 40 outlets had registered in advance.

2 September 2025

MMC membership application reopened after policy change

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) had issued a statement expressing concern over the election of members to the MMC.

12 October 2022

Youth ministry's mandate expands to cover arts, media

The ministry is run by Ibrahim Waheed, who is also the owner of Sangu TV.

19 November 2023

Deadline extended for MMC membership

This is the third time that applications have been invited for membership of the MMC.

24 October 2022

MMC urges president not to ratify media bill

It called for a national-level consultation and research process with multi-stakeholder participation to address media-related challenges.

18 September 2025

Govt defends media bill amid criticism

The ruling PNC, which holds a super majority in Parliament, passed the bill in an expedited process.

18 September 2025

MMC, MJA urge probe into threats on Dhauru journos

Siyam's warning was followed by warnings from various numbers to Naaif, who wrote the article. Some of the messages issued death threats.

Parties, agencies raise concern over 'registered journos' bill

In his speech, Broadcom member Ali Yusuf highlighted the lack of recognition of the agency where the amendment mentions journalists have to be registered with.