National alliance formed to defend freedom of expression and media freedom

Journalists, editors, digital media practitioners, artists, academics and human rights defenders formed a national alliance in Pakistan on August 19 to counter growing restrictions on freedom of expression. The alliance was announced during a roundtable titled “Defending Freedom of Expression in Civic Space” organised by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) with support from the European Union in Karachi.

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Mirpur Khas Consultation Highlights Need for Stronger Implementation of Sindh Media Safety Law

Stakeholders at a roundtable consultation in Mirpur Khas called for stronger implementation of the Sindh Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners Act, 2021, improved access to the Sindh Commission for the Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners, and greater support for journalists facing threats and violence. The roundtable consultation, organised by the Pakistan

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Media professionals in Chitral trained in inclusive disaster reporting

A two-day workshop on gender and disability-sensitive disaster reporting was conducted in Chitral, organised by the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) in collaboration with Focus Humanitarian Assistance Pakistan. Journalists from the Chitral Press Club, Radio Pakistan, Hot FM 97, Suno Radio, social media platforms and influencers, attended the training sessions and a field visit

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New leadership elected for Pakistan Press Club UK International

Senior Pakistani journalists in the United Kingdom elected a new leadership team for Pakistan Press Club UK International (PPCUK International), pledging to promote professional journalism, project a positive image of Pakistan internationally and strengthen ties with the British Pakistani diaspora. Senior journalist and UK Bureau Chief of SAMAA TV Azhar Javaid was elected Chairman of

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Senate Committee forms sub-committee to oversee housing allocation for journalists

The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting formed a three-member sub-committee to oversee the allocation of housing plots and flats to journalists and media workers through the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA). The sub-committee, to be convened by Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi, with Senators Jan Muhammad and Abdul Shakoor Khan as members, aims

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Kashmir Press Club meeting sets deadline for internet restoration in Mirpur

On August 13, legal, business and civil society representatives in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, set August 16 as the deadline for restoring internet services, warning of a complete strike from August 17 if the blackout continues. At an emergency meeting at the Kashmir Press Club Mirpur, participants said the prolonged outage disrupted businesses, education

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