Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) expressed concern over the notice issued to journalist and columnist Taufeeq Butt summoning him to appear before the National Cyber Crime Investigations Agency Lahore over a
In a significant move impacting digital entrepreneurs, the federal government announced a proposal to impose a 5% withholding tax on
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) initiated a special cyber patrolling cell to closely monitor social media platforms during
On June 15, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) will launch Pakistan’s ‘State of Freedom Report – Pakistan 2026.’
The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) called for the immediate withdrawal of a notice issued to Daily Nai Baat by
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) expressed concern over the notice issued to journalist and columnist Taufeeq Butt summoning him to appear before the National Cyber Crime Investigations Agency Lahore over a complaint regarding a column he wrote where he used the term “Bureau-Corrupts.” Journalists must be able to report, analyse and comment on matters of public interest without fear of legal
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi issued calls for collective and coordinated action against hate speech and the promotion of tolerance across diverse societal segments. Their statements were made to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stressed the importance of a coordinated
On June 16, at a conference convened in Islamabad, women journalists from across Pakistan called for equal representation and more leadership roles within the media sector. The event, held in collaboration with the Women Media Center Pakistan and the National Endowment for Democracy, focused on addressing gender disparities, enhancing workplace conditions, and expanding career opportunities
Senior journalist Danish Zuberi, known for his role as the City Desk Head at The Express Tribune, died due to complications after undergoing open-heart surgery. His death has been described as a significant loss to both his colleagues and the journalism community. Funeral prayers were to be held on June 13 after Zuhr prayers at
A one-day workshop focusing on mobile journalism, digital storytelling, and documentary filmmaking conducted at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad. This event was part of the National Youth Mobile Travel & Tourism Videography Competition 2026, aiming to equip young storytellers with the skills needed to showcase Pakistan’s diverse cultural and natural
On June 13, the first 2026 meeting of the FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Media & Broadcasting was held at the FPCCI Capital Office in Islamabad, chaired by Faisal Zahid Malik, Chairman and CEO of Pakistan Observer. As per a press release, the meeting primarily addressed crisis management issues in the media sector, focusing on
On June 21, Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari expressed profound grief over the death of Salman Alvi, a cameraman for Public TV, saying that it was a great loss to the journalistic community. In her condolence message, Bokhari extolled Alvi’s virtues as a dedicated and esteemed media professional. Salman Alvi, remembered for his
During the Media Convention 2026 in Quetta, on February 25, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists President Afzal Butt, Secretary General Arshad Ansari, Balochistan Union of Journalists President Manzoor Ahmed
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