The Centrum Media

Pakistan’s first digital news network specializing in visual storytelling.

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What began in 2017 with a small group of journalists challenging the status quo has evolved into something beyond our imagination.

It’s been an incredible journey.
Here’s to more in 2025!

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Why do thousands of people aspire to join Pakistan’s civil services? What does it actually take to clear CSS, and how much do preparation, luck and circumstances matter?

In Episode 01 of CSS Factory, a CSS aspirant Ilyas Raza, a serving CSS officer, Dr Atif Ali (owner of NOA), previous aspirants, and Pakistan’s former caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar discuss preparing for, attempting and clearing the country’s most prestigious competitive examination.

Episode 02 releasing on Wednesday at 8 PM on TCM Originals.

Watch full Episode 01: https://t.co/BFv08YHXFA

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Was Pakistan created on the wrong ideological foundation? Did the creation of Bangladesh challenge the Two-Nation Theory? And has using religion in politics created divisions Pakistan still struggles with today?

In this episode, TCM’s Wahid Ali sits down with Hashir Irshad to question Pakistan’s ideology, the role of religion in the state, and whether ideas become impossible to challenge once they are presented as matters of faith.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/pond8Ycnk8

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What is the story behind househusband's Instagram virality? Is the Pakistani society ready to change it's understanding of gender roles? Can only men be providers? and how to live life without the fear of 'Loug Kya Kaheingy'?

TCM’s Aisha Farrukh and Maria Saeed sat down with Uzair Masood, aka Househusband, a stay-at-home father and content creator, to explore the definition of “Mardangi” in Pakistan and whether that definition needs to be updated.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/xIVK1vaS8e

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“Go for CSS. You will have 15 cars, protocol and unlimited power.”

But behind the promise of status and privilege lies a system facing questions over competition, merit, quotas, academies and the pressures placed on those who enter it.

TCM presents a new series examining Pakistan’s CSS system and the people who aspire to become part of it.

Episode 01 drops this Sunday at 6 PM on TCM Originals.

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On 7 August 2026, Mohammed bin Salman, Shehbaz Sharif, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed the Makkah Defence Pact. Under the pact, an attack on one member will be treated as an attack on all three. Will Pakistan provide nuclear weapons to Saudi Arabia and Türkiye? Will they fight India for Pakistan? And could this become an “Islamic NATO”? Let’s break it down.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/V1LUBpbpf1

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TCM Presents “CSS Factory", a series which explores the system lies behind the promise of status and privilege and questions the cost of competition, merit, quotas, academies and the pressures placed on those who enter it.

The series features interviews with CSS aspirant Ilyas Raza; Muallim Afzal, a serving CSS officer; Dr Atif Ali, owner of NOA, a CSS academy; Dr Hassaan Bokhari, a doctor who left CSS; Tehseen Azam, who found success beyond CSS; and Pakistan’s former caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.

Trailer drops today at 8 PM on TCM Originals.

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An 18-month-old Aizal Ali di*d after suffering severe se*ual ab*se from her 17-year-old cousin in Karachi. Will her mother get justice for her daughter's de*th?

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Did Pakistan miscalculate the Afghan Tali*an? Why has the TTP threat continued to grow from Afghan soil? And how close are Pakistan and Afghanistan to a direct confrontation?

In this episode, TCM’s Wahid Ali sits down with journalist Ihsanullah Tipu to break down the changing relationship between Pakistan, the Afghan Tali*an and the TTP, and the choices Pakistan faces now.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/im4SRbu7CA

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What's wrong with Pakistani marriage proposals? Have we made marriage a business? Why are women getting pickier in marriages? and is social media spoiling are expectations in marriage?

TCM's Aisha Farrukh and Maria Saeed sat down with Manahil Akbar, content creator and beauty influencer, to understand what has gone wrong in Pakistan's marriage customs.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/hvaFmyFd9P

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Why do we hide our special needs children? Are Pakistanis not kind? Are all Pakistanis treated equally? And what is your dream Pakistan?

On Pakistan's 79th Independence Day, TCM spoke with Musa and his mother to see how Pakistan can become more inclusive for everyone.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/ClH1YZLxAo

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How does the Pakistan Navy prepare for war? What is life like inside a submarine, and how did the Navy respond during the May 2025 conflict?

Watch the Full Episode of The Big Question with Vice Admiral Muhammad Saleem on the TCM Originals YouTube Channel.

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What was Pakistan Navy’s role during the May 2025 conflict? Was INS Vikrant a potential target? And how does the Navy prepare to protect Pakistan’s waters during a conflict?

In this episode, TCM’s Wahid Ali sits down with Vice Admiral Muhammad Saleem to discuss Pakistan Navy’s wartime deployment, maritime security, submarine operations, and the challenges facing Pakistan’s waters.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/YpOkxts7yx

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Why are some Pakistani influencers not talking about Kashmir? Are social issues just used for views on desi social media? Was Ducky bhai's arrest a message for all content creators? and can good content actually survive in Pakistan?

TCM’s Aisha Farrukh and Maria Saeed sat down with Umar Saleem, comedian and content creator, to understand the world of online influencers in Pakistan.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/UplnKlas3g

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Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia have signed a Joint Defence Pact in Makkah. But what does the pact actually state? Let’s find out.

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The insurgency in Balochistan dates back to 1948, but today's conflict is very different from the previous waves. Modern militant tactics, the presence of multiple armed groups such as the BLA, BLF, TTP, and ISKP, and evolving security challenges have reshaped the battlefield.

How did the insurgency evolve? What is Operation Shaban? And what role did the killing of Akbar Bugti play in the current wave of insurgency? Let's break it down.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/3phRVIRfNk

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Pakistan has introduced the Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines, 2026. But what do these new rules actually say, and how could they impact international media coverage in Pakistan? Swipe to find out.

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Why don’t Pakistani ads tackle social issues? Who is responsible for the lack of creativity in Pakistan? Is talent not appreciated in Pakistan? And who will change Pakistani society?

TCM’s Aisha Farrukh and Maria Saeed sat down with Shayan Mahmud, Managing Partner at Eikon7, a digital advertising agency, to understand the decline of creative advertising in Pakistan.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/HIAHIxj7nO

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Why are the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir protesting? What actually happened in Rawalakot? And why Kashmiris are concerned about 12 Refugee seats?

In this episode, TCM's Wahid Ali sits down with Pakistani Kashmiri journalist Danish Irshad to discuss what is actually happening on the ground, the demands of the JAAC, and how former prime ministers of AJK have viewed this issue.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/wrDHwZmj2o

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From the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar to the student protests in Bangladesh that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina, and the uprisings in Nepal and Sri Lanka, a new wave of protests is emerging across South Asia. But what do these modern-day protests actually signify, and how are they different from a revolution? Let’s break it down.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/X7q4JtO2GN

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