Daily Archives: May 12, 2023

Pakistani journalists face challenges in effective use of RTI laws due to a lack of enforcement, awareness of legislation

May 12, 2023
Opportunities, PPF Activities

While the Right to Information (RTI) is a Constitutionally guaranteed right, in Pakistan journalists face challenges in its use due to a lack of enforcement of the legislation. Gathering in Karachi, Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) Investigative Reporting Fellows discussed the effectiveness of RTI laws. The journalists found that there existed reluctance and a lack of […]

PPF expresses alarm over continued acts of violence against media professionals as the country faces protests following Imran Khan’s arrest.

May 12, 2023
Freedom of Expression

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) expressed alarm over the continued acts of violence against media professionals as protests were held around the country by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party (PTI) following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan. Violence against the media at the hands of both protesters and police has been documented in parts of […]