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PPF condemns threats of demolition of the property of journalist Miraj Khalid Wazir in South Waziristan after he posted against a jirga decision on social media

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) condemns the threats to Hum Pashto 1 Correspondent Miraj Khalid Wazir by a jirga (a council of local tribal elders) after he posted on social media against a decision they had taken regarding demotion of houses in the Wana district of South Waziristan in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The threats of demolition of […]


Journalist Khalid Jamil arrested by the FIA for misinterpreting and disseminating ‘anti-state narrative;’ sent to Adiala Jail on judicial remand

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Ausaf Broadcasting News (ABN) Bureau Chief Khalid Jamil was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on September 20. Jamil was taken into custody by FIA officials from his residence in New Town, Islamabad, for allegedly knowingly misinterpreting and disseminating “anti-state narrative” in his recent posts on social media. A First Information Report (FIR) was registered […]


Pakistan Press Foundation welcomes the safe return of anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan after over four months; calls for a complete investigation into his disappearance

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) welcomes the return of anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan over four months after he was initially arrested, released, and then went missing. We urge a complete investigation into his disappearance and whereabouts over the past four months. On September 25, the Sialkot Police confirmed the release of the media person, stating that he had […]


Two journalists in KP’s Swat district face legal action, including case registration and arrest

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Two journalists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat district faced legal actions, including arrest and registration of cases against them. On August 30, Daily Mashriq’s Bureau Chief Fayyaz Zafar was arrested by the Swat police under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). The next day, a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against another journalist, Daily […]


PPF concerned by PEMRA directive barring coverage of proclaimed offenders, including four media persons

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is concerned by a recent directive issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) that has barred coverage of 11 individuals, including four media persons, for being proclaimed offenders/absconders. On August 12, the regulatory body issued a directive prohibiting media coverage of 11 individuals, including four media persons — Sabir […]


Pakistan Press Foundation calls for applications for the inclusive election reporting in Pakistan fellowship

The deadline for submission of applications is August 20, 2023. Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), in collaboration with Thomson Media, within the Total Turnout: Enhancing minority representation in the run up to the next general elections in Pakistan IFA funded project, invites applications for a fellowship program on inclusive reporting to enhance minority representation in the […]


پاکستان پریس فاؤنڈیشن پاکستان انتخابی رپورٹنگ فیلوشپ کے لیے درخواستیں طلب کررہی ہے۔

درخواستیں جمع کرانے کی آخری تاریخ  20 اگست،2023 ہے۔ پاکستان پریس فاؤنڈیشن (پی پی ایف)، تھامسن میڈیا کے ساتھ مل کر (ٓئی ایف اے) کی مالی معاونت سے ٹوٹل ٹرن آؤٹ کے: پاکستان میں اگلے عام انتخابات  میں اقلیتوں کی نمائندگی کو بڑھانے کے پراجیکٹ  میں پاکستان کے اگلے عام انتخابات میں اقلیتوں کی نمائندگی […]


PPF welcomes the government’s decision to withdraw PEMRA (Amendment) Bill, 2023 defining disinformation and compelling broadcasters not to air disinformation

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) welcomes the decision of the government to withdraw the  Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, days after it was passed by the National Assembly.  Amongst the proposed changes in the amendment bill was the inclusion of a definition for disinformation and misinformation and the compulsion on broadcasters not to […]


PPF alarmed by injuries to Geo News cameraperson Samiullah Khan in suicide blast at political party workers’ convention in Bajaur; draw attention to the safety of media professionals on the ground

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is alarmed by injuries to Geo News cameraperson Samiullah Khan while on duty when a suicide blast at a workers’ convention for the political party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F), killed 54 people and injured 83 others on July 30 in the Bajaur district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. We pray for the speedy and complete […]


Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) condemns death threats; case registration against journalist Badar Zaman in Swat district of KP after writing a story on healthcare department

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) condemns the death threats and registration of a criminal complaint against Daily Huamawam resident editor Badar Zaman in the Swat district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. On July 1, Zaman published a story about the alleged illegal commission collection by two clerks of the health department. Following this, on July 18, […]


Pakistan Press Foundation condemns the online harassment of woman journalist Sahrish Khokher that translated to physical threats against her

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) condemns the online harassment campaign against a women journalist, ARY News Senior Reporter Sahrish Khokher. It is unacceptable that Khoker is facing harassment online on social media platforms. Khokher’s online harassment has led to physical threats against the reporter. We urge the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to follow up on Khokher’s […]


Journalists discuss threats and attacks on the media; emphasize the urgent need for journalists’ protection acts and awareness campaigns on RTI laws

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Highlighting the alarming rise in instances of threats, attacks on, and detentions of media professionals, journalists emphasized that the continued impunity for perpetrators remains a primary reason why such incidents continue. The journalists gathered in Karachi called for the immediate passage of media safety laws in the provinces of Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where […]


Pakistan Press Foundation welcomes the safe return of Daily Jang senior reporter Syed Muhammad Askari; alarmed by the continued abductions of journalists with impunity

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) welcomes the safe return of Daily Jang senior reporter Syed Muhammad Askari, a day after he was “picked up” in Karachi. PPF expresses alarm over the continued unexplained abductions of journalists in Pakistan. PPF also urges the relevant authorities to ensure that Askari’s electronic devices are returned as under the Sindh-level […]


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PPF condemns behavior of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar toward reporter Shahid Qureshi; completely unacceptable for minister to manhandle reporter for asking a question

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) condemns the behavior of federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar toward reporter Shahid Qureshi while he was asking the federal minister questions. It is the right of a journalist to ask Dar questions and inquire about key issues regarding the economic situation of Pakistan. It is completely unacceptable for the finance minister […]