• May 18, 2023
• Right to Information, Views and Opinion

Article 19A, access to information and empowered citizens are hugely overused and under-implemented expressions in Pakistan. Numerous Information Commissions, set up to facilitate ordinary citizens in gaining access to information, are frequently failing to see the forest for the trees, and remain insistent on running modern data and knowledge-based organisations by the 18th century colonial […]

• May 17, 2023
• women empowerment

Anchorperson and journalist Tanzeela Mazhar became an inspiration for her peers when she took the rampaging beast of workplace harassment by the throat in the face of formidable pressure from a bunch of toxic bosses in state electronic media — her then-employer. It was the dawn of a metaphor for intrepidity, perseverance, and a declaration […]

• May 17, 2023
• social media

Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Wednesday agreed to work together to eliminate content related to hate and terrorism on social and online media. The decision was made during a meeting between acting British High Commissioner Andrew Dagleish and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb.During the meeting, the promotion of bilateral diplomatic relations, including […]

• May 17, 2023
• Broadcasting

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 17 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demanded media coverage of the search operation of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Lahore residence Zaman Park. Taking to Twitter, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf said, “All media is invited to Zaman Park in the presence of Punjab Police (not exceeding 4 people) Media should come, see and […]

• May 17, 2023
• Freedom of Expression

NAROWAL: Sialkot police have registered a first information report (FIR) of alleged kidnapping of TV news anchor person and video blogger Imran Riaz against five unidentified persons. The FIR has been filed at the Sialkot Civil Lines police station on the application of Mohammad Riaz, the father of the “missing” anchorperson, a resident of New […]

• May 17, 2023
• Freedom of Expression, General News

The United States has supported freedom of expression in Pakistan but without any violence. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters at his daily news conference on Monday “Our belief is that individuals should have the freedom to express themselves, but do so without participating in any violence, violence that would put government employees […]

• May 16, 2023
• social media

ISLAMABAD:The social media apps including Twitter, YouTube and Facebook have been gradually restoring across Pakistan after almost six days of full and partial ban. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) had suspended internet services and restricted access to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube on the interior ministry’s instructions in the wake of violent protests sparked by the […]

• May 16, 2023
• Information Technology

ISLAMABAD: The telecommunication minister distanced his department from the recent state-imposed social media blackout to quell massive protests around the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, saying he was not consulted or “taken into confidence” regarding the decision. Moments after Khan was detained by a swarm of paramilitary Rangers on Tuesday, the interior ministry […]

• May 16, 2023
• Front Page, Opportunities, PPF Activities, Training and Capacity Building

Pakistan Press Foundation calls for applications for the PPF Media Safety Fellowships. The deadline for submission of applications is May 28, 2023 Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) invites applications for the PPF Media Safety Fellowships.  The fellowship program aims to promote freedom of expression by supporting media professionals to produce stories about media safety and impunity. The fellowships […]

• May 16, 2023
• Front Page, Opportunities, PPF Activities, Training and Capacity Building

پاکستان پریس فاؤنڈیشن (پی پی ایف) میڈیا سیفٹی فیلو شپس کے لیے درخواستیں طلب کی جارہی ہیں۔ درخواستیں جمع کرانے کی آخری تاریخ 28 مئی 2023 ہے۔ پاکستان پریس فاؤنڈیشن کی جانب سے پی پی ایف میڈیا سیفٹی فیلوشپس کے لیے درخواتتیں موصول کی جارہی ہیں۔ فیلوشپ کا مقصد آزادی اظہار کو فروغ دینا ہے […]

• May 16, 2023
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) has expressed concern about the whereabouts of anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan. Despite being allegedly released after being taken into police custody on May 11, the anchor person’s whereabouts are not known. PPF also calls on authorities to provide clarity on the basis for Khan’s arrest and that of another anchorperson Aftab […]

• May 15, 2023
• General News

BAHAWALPUR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 15th May, 2023 ):Federal Minister for Food Security and Research, Chaudhary Tariq Bashir Cheema has provided donation one lac rupees to Bahawalpur Press Club (registered). According to a press release issued here, few days back, Federal Minister for Food Security and Research, Chaudhary Tariq Bashir Cheema […]

• May 15, 2023
• Broadcasting

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has directed television channels not to air any content that is against national security. The electronic media has been directed to ensure compliance with the code of conduct of the regulatory body. PEMRA has directed that any content that is against national security and national interest should be […]

• May 15, 2023
• Freedom of Expression

Islamabad: The Punjab Information Commission (PIC) on Monday, May 15, 2023, heard the complaint against Sahiwal Club, with regards to journalist Saddia Mazhar’s request for information. Secretary of Sahiwal Club, Mian Anjum Habib, submitted a written apology for using illegal and inappropriate language in response to the journalist’s request. During the hearing, Habib admitted that […]