On March 26, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) summoned an authorized officer from the Ministry of Interior to appear before the court on April 3 and justify the ongoing ban on the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter). This legal action is in response to a petition challenging the ban. An Islamabad resident Ehtisham Abbasi had filed a petition on […]
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) joined a collective call of civil society working on mediafreedom globally to urge the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) member states to “consistentlyand publicly call for the treatment of Palestinian journalists, who continue to report from Gaza inspite of the risks, as civilians according to established norms of International Humanitarian Law,as well […]
Judge Dr Mumtaz Hanjra of Judicial Complex Rawalpindi on March 25 dismissed the case against The Nation newspaper crime reporter Israr Ahmed Rajput. The court ordered Rajput’s release, finding that the initial First Information Report (FIR) was not filed in accordance with the law and that there was no evidence of malicious intent on the journalist’s part. The […]
To address the proliferation of misinformation surrounding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for a coordinated counter-strategy on both government and media levels. During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on March 21, Tarar underscored the importance of a “close and sustainable partnership” through CPEC for the […]
The Violent Extremism Prevention Unit of the Islamabad Police blocked 462 social media accounts identified as promoting dangerous content. The targeted accounts fueled religious hatred, sectarian divides, linguistic hatred and anti-state propaganda. After a thorough investigation, the unit identified over 1,522 accounts across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook that were actively spreading negativity and […]
During a Supreme Court hearing on March 25, Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan assured that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) would soon withdraw cases against journalists Syed Imran Shafqat and Amir Mir. Both journalists had previously been implicated in allegations related to cybercrimes. The assurance came during a session before a three-judge bench of the Supreme […]
On March 19, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called for a review of social media laws in Pakistan amid the ongoing disruption of the social networking platform ‘X,’ formerly known as Twitter, for more than a month. Naqvi expressed concerns over the misuse of social media and emphasized the need to halt its abuse.Access to X has been intermittently […]
Mubashir Hassan, a seasoned information officer, has been appointed Principal Information Officer (PIO) and Director General (Grade 21) of the Press Information Department (PID). The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the appointment, effective March 21, which was made under the Civil Servants Act of 1973. Hassan brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held various influential positions within […]
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on March 20 heard petitions challenging the recent disruption of access to social media platform X, formerly Twitter. During the proceedings, the interior ministry admitted to blocking X, citing reports from intelligence agencies. The ministry, in its comments, said the action falls under the Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight […]
The deadline for submission of applications is April 5, 2024. Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) invites applications for the Media Safety Reporting Fellowship. The fellowship program aims to promote freedom of expression by supporting media professionals to produce in-depth investigative stories about media safety and impunity in crimes against journalists. The fellowship will include the following: A stipend for […]
درخواست جمع کروانے کی آخری تاریخ 5 اپریل 2024 ہے پاکستان پریس فاؤنڈیشن (پی پی ایف) میڈیا سیفٹی رپورٹنگ فیلوشپ کے لیے درخواستیں موصول کی جارہی ہیں۔ فیلوشپ کا مقصد آزادی اظہار کو فروغ دینا ہے اور میڈیا کے پیشہ ور افراد کو مدد فراہم کرناہے تاکہ وہ میڈیا کی حفاظت اور جرائم سے استثنیٰ […]
Despite previous denials and the lack of an official notification, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has acknowledged that the microblogging site X, formerly known as Twitter, has been under an undisclosed ban since before the current government came to power. During an interview with World Echo News on March 18, Tarar admitted, “Twitter was already banned when we came into government.” This admission […]
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) welcomes journalist and YouTuber Asad Ali Toor’s release from jail after his bail was approved on March 16. We urge authorities to safeguard the rights of journalists protected under the law instead of harassing them through the issuance of notices, arrests, and investigations. Toor’s arrest on the grounds of an investigation […]
On March 17, Information Minister Atta Ullah Tarar strongly denounced a social media campaign targeting soldiers who were martyred in a terrorist attack in North Waziristan on March 16. Calling the campaign “insulting,” Tarar vowed to bring those responsible to justice. During a press conference in Lahore, Tarar emphasized the immeasurable sacrifices made by the Pakistan Army, police, and civilians in […]
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