On September 22, Waheed Khan Tajik, President of Jandol Press Club, and Shamal TV cameraman Sami ul Huq were attacked by staff at Samar Bagh Hospital in Lower Dir district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while reporting on the alleged neglect of a critically injured patient by medical specialist Dr. Saeed Ullah. Speaking to the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) on […]
On September 25, the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued notices to the Punjab government and other relevant parties in response to a petition challenging the controversial Punjab Defamation Act 2024. The petition, filed by Punjab Union of Journalists (Workers) President Ziaullah Khan Niazi, contends that the law violates constitutional protections of basic human rights. The then-acting […]
On September 26, Senior journalist and long-time Nawa-i-Waqt correspondent Syed Qamar-ud-Din Shah passed away in Attock after a prolonged illness. He was in his late seventies and had been suffering from various ailments for the past few years. Shah had been a correspondent for Nawa-i-Waqt for 35 years. Several prominent figures attended his funeral prayer, including former Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Functional […]
On September 26, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari underscored the media’s critical role in promoting the tourism industry on World Tourism Day. They emphasized tourism’s potential to foster peace, economic growth, and cultural understanding. President Zardari specifically highlighted the need to highlight Pakistan’s rich historical heritage, particularly the Indus and Gandhara civilizations, to […]
On September 24, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) scrutinized the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)’s exclusive authority to designate individuals as defense analysts. The case, heard by Justice Babar Sattar, was prompted by a petition filed by the Ex-Servicemen Legal Forum, which challenges the military’s control over defence-related commentary in the media. The petitioner contended that the ISPR’s […]
Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja attributed the country’s slow internet speeds to outdated infrastructure and limited spectrum availability, signaling that these are the key challenges affecting internet performance nationwide. During a press briefing on September 25, Khawaja outlined the need for significant improvements in both areas. She noted that Pakistan’s telecom sector has […]
On September 24, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) officially published the “Framework for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 2024,” following extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders. The framework sets out specific unlicensed frequency bands for WLAN operations nationwide, including the 2.4 Gigahertz (GHz), 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. PTA announced the 6 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed […]
On the occasion of National Newspaper Readership Day, President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other key leaders, including the Chief Ministers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh and the Chairman of the Senate, emphasized the importance of newspapers in fostering democratic values, combating misinformation, and shaping a well-informed society. In his message, President […]
On September 24, Islamabad police personnel were officially prohibited from expressing opinions or sharing content on social media platforms without prior authorization, according to a directive issued by Inspector General of Police (IG) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi. The memorandum aims to regulate officers’ online activities and ensure that official information and confidential material are not […]
Journalists called for stricter enforcement of journalists’ protection laws during a workshop organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) on September 5 in Moro, Sindh. The workshop, aimed at raising awareness on the Sindh Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners Act 2021, brought to light the alarming challenges media professionals continue to face despite the […]
A workshop focused on educating journalists about the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Act 2021 was held at the Bahawalpur Press Club on August 29. Organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), the session aimed to empower media professionals by equipping them to protect themselves through an understanding of the media safety legislation. Facilitated by Advocate […]
Users of WhatsApp and Instagram across Pakistan reported widespread outages on September 21, affecting communication and social media services throughout the country. The disruption was confirmed by outage monitoring platform, Downdetector, which showed a significant spike in reports starting around 10:45am local time. Many users reported issues with sending messages and accessing services on both platforms. The outages affected […]
On September 21, the Karachi police introduced a new social media policy requiring all officers and personnel to remove inappropriate content from their social media accounts within seven days. The directive, issued by Additional Inspector General (IG) Javed Alam Odho, prohibits the use of official police resources such as vehicles, uniforms, and headquarters—in social media posts without […]
On September 18, the family of Nasrullah Gadani, a martyred journalist from Sindh, faced a violent ambush in Mirpur Mathelo following a rally demanding justice for his killing. Nasrullah was murdered in May 2024, and the family has since struggled for action against his killers. During the rally, unidentified gunmen attacked the family, critically injuring […]
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