On May 26, Federal Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal stated that the government has no intention of suppressing the media. He asserted that there have been no efforts from their side to stifle press freedom. In an interview with a private news channel, Iqbal acknowledged the significant benefits of social media platforms but […]
On May 26, the Sindh Commission for the Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners (CPJMP) rejected the existing investigation team in the murder of journalist Nasrullah Gadani, citing concerns about the Sukkur police’s competence and potential conflicts of interest. Gadani, 40, who was critically wounded in a targeted attack in Mirpur Mathelo on May 21, died from his […]
On May 24, a meeting was chaired by Muhammad Imran, the Director General of Information and Public Relations for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with representatives from the All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS), the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), and several advertising agencies. The key focus of the discussions was the resolution of previous arrears owed to newspapers and advertising agencies, […]
On May 25, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) took legal action against a lawyer, a journalist, and a commentator, summoning them in a contempt of court case triggered by allegations of a targeted social media campaign against senior IHC judge Mohsin Akhtar Kayani. The court also directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to […]
A seminar on “Effective Use of Journalist Protection Laws” organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) at Multan Press Club on May 14, highlighted ongoing challenges and governmental commitments to journalist safety and legislative implementation. Maqsooda Ansari, a local leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-N, emphasized the government’s dedication to the safety of journalists and […]
On May 26, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider assured that he would not sign the controversial Punjab Defamation Bill, 2024 without extensive consultations with key stakeholders. This pledge was made during a meeting at the Governor’s House with representatives from the Joint Action Committee of journalist organizations, which includes members from major media associations such as the Pakistan […]
On May 27, the Sindh High Court (SHC) issued an interim order preventing the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) from taking any coercive measures against television reporters covering court proceedings until June 6. This decision comes in response to a petition filed by journalists from various private TV channels, challenging directives issued by PEMRA. […]
After significant delays, the police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) under the Anti-Terrorism Act for the murder of daily Awami Awaz reporter Nasrullah Gadani in Mirpur Mathelo, Sindh. The FIR was registered on May 28, one week after Gadani was brutally attacked on May 21, leading to his death in a Karachi hospital on May 24. The FIR lists […]
Journalist Nasrullah Gadani, who was critically injured in a targeted attack in Mirpur Mathelo in an armed attack on May 21, succumbed to his injuries and passed away on May 24 at a private hospital in Karachi. Gadani, 40, had been associated with the Sindhi language daily Awami Awaz and was known for his critical reporting. The […]
On May 24, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and the Lahore High Court (LHC) separately addressed petitions challenging a notification by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) that restricts reporting of court proceedings on television. Both courts issued notices to relevant parties, including Pemra and the information secretary, seeking responses to petitions arguing the […]
On May 22, renowned television anchorperson of ARY News and host of the program Sar-e Aam, Iqrar ul Hassan, and his team members were injured when their vehicles were attacked by a group of people in Gujranwala in the Punjab province. Hassan had arrived at a private university to attend an event when the attackers, raising slogans in favour […]
On May 24, Islamabad High Court (IHC) allowed the live telecast of all cases related to enforced disappearances. This ruling came during a hearing on the petition for the recovery of the missing Kashmiri poet and journalist, Ahmed Farhad Shah, allegedly detained by an intelligence agency from Islamabad. A petition was filed by Shah’s wife on the […]
On May 23, the Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Hafiz Naeemur Rehman criticized the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024, labeling it a draconian attempt to curb freedom of speech. During a press conference held in Mansoora, Lahore, Rehman expressed his disapproval following discussions with the Joint Action Committee (JAC). The delegation included Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) President Irshad Arif, […]
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) rejects the blanket ban on coverage of court proceedings by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra). This order, which prohibits all coverage of court proceedings except those broadcast live from the court, is an unacceptable overreach by the regulator. The move will leave a gaping hole in reporting from courts. […]
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