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Pakistan failing to combat rising impunity for crimes against journalists: report

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Pakistan has failed to combat rising impunity for crimes against journalists despite legislation for their safety, according to Freedom Network’s Annual Impunity 2023 report released on Sunday. The report titled “One step forward, two steps back — Pakistan legislates on the safety of journalists, but still fails to protect them” was launched ahead of the […]


Pakistan failing to combat rising impunity for crimes against journalists: report

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KARACHI: The alleged murder of journalist and Vlogger Nazim Jokhio, by the ruling elite raises serious concerns on the safety and protection of journalists in Pakistan. In last four years, more than 42 journalists have been killed in the country and several have been threatened with serious repercussions for them or their families. On November […]


Journalist among 5 hurt in violent incidents

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MUZAFFARGARH: A senior journalist belonging to a private channel was injured while resisting a robbery on Thursday. According to police, two armed suspects stopped journalist Amir Sheikh in Bagh-e-Iram Colony and stole cash and a motorcycle. The suspects allegedly tortured Sheikh when he tried to resist them taking the bike. The victim was later shifted […]


Govt believes in freedom of media as an ‘important state pillar’: PM

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said the government believed in the freedom of media and considered it an “important pillar of the state”. He expressed these views as Information Minister Murtaza Solangi called on him here at the PM House. The meeting discussed the problems concerning the All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS), the Council […]