The recent decision by Pakistan Railways to drastically revise its concession policy has triggered serious concerns across the media landscape. By reducing the concession for journalists from 80% to 50% and, more critically, limiting its usage to just 10 single journeys per year, the move is being widely viewed as an unnecessary and disproportionate restriction….
The 2026 elections of the National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad have reshaped the political landscape of Pakistan’s most influential journalists’ body. In a dramatic turn of events, the Democrats Panel achieved a historic victory, defeating the long-dominant Journalist Panel, which had effectively ruled the club’s politics for nearly two decades. The election results confirmed a…
Pakistan Railways has announced an important relief for media professionals by extending the validity of concession cards issued to journalists until February 28, 2026. The decision comes just weeks before the earlier expiry date of December 31, 2025, ensuring continuity of travel benefits for working journalists across the country. Journalists holding Pakistan Railways concession cards…
In every nation, journalism plays a critical role in shaping public opinion, promoting accountability, and strengthening democratic values. In Pakistan—a country with a complex geopolitical environment, a young and evolving media landscape, and continuous internal and external challenges—the concept of patriotic journalism has gained significant relevance. Often debated, sometimes misunderstood, and frequently misinterpreted, patriotic journalism…
In the complex media landscape of Pakistan, where narratives are constantly shaped by political influence, foreign agendas, and commercial interests, the concept of patriotic journalism stands out as a guiding light. To explore this vision, we sat down with Czechangez Khan Jadoon, a senior member of National Press Club Islamabad. While serving as the General…
ISLAMABAD (Special Report: Czechangez Khan Jadoon) – When the police stormed the National Press Club (NPC) in Islamabad on October 2, 2025, they did not just attack a building — they violated the most sacred space in Pakistan’s journalistic community. But what followed was even more painful: the deafening silence and indecision of the very…
The outstanding contributions of Syed Ejaz ul Hassan, the Senior Information Officer of Pakistan Railways, has recently been recognized with the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Award, in a ceremony, organized by the National Peace Committee for Interfaith Harmony, at Karachi, bringing together media professionals, civil society members, and public figures to honor his relentless efforts. After news…
