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Daily Archives: January 4, 2024

Social Media Ban for Government Employees in Pakistan

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In a recent development, the Punjab government has introduced new regulations to govern the social media activities of its employees, signaling a paradigm shift in its approach towards online behavior. The changes, incorporated into the Punjab Government Servants’ Rules of 1966, aim to maintain a professional and politically neutral stance for government officials in the […]


Media to face legal action on violation of ECP’s coverage guidelines: Pemra

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As media organisations gear up for the coverage of the upcoming general elections slated for February 8, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulation Authority (Pemra) Tuesday warned of legal action along with “accreditation withdrawal” for organisations and media persons over violation of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) “code of conduct”. As per the ECP’s guidelines, […]


Pakistani journalists continue to pay high price for free speech as 2023 marks another tough year

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The year 2023 was not an easy one for journalists in Pakistan. The increasing number of attacks on members of the press fast eroded whatever semblance of free speech was left in the country. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranked Pakistan as one of the world’s deadliest countries for journalists owing to its high rate of […]