10 | September | 2024 | Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)

PPF alarmed by dangerous and disrespectful remarks against journalists by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur; such sweeping allegations undermine safety of journalists

September 10, 2024
Freedom of Expression

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is alarmed by the disrespectful and dangerous remarks made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur against journalists, referring to them as “sell-outs” and particularly referring to women journalists. The provincial chief minister made the sweeping allegations before a crowd and directed them to identify and expose such journalists. […]

Panelists Urge Swift Implementation of Journalist Protection Laws at PPF Workshop in Rahim Yar Khan

September 10, 2024
Freedom of Expression

During a workshop and panel discussion organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) in Rahim Yar Khan on August 31, participants, including journalists, lawyers, and human rights activists, emphasized the urgent need for stronger enforcement of laws designed to protect media professionals in Pakistan. The discussions focused on the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Act, […]

FIR Against Six Journalists and Arrest of Senior Journalist Zaffar Mughal in Mirpur Spark Protests

September 10, 2024
Freedom of Expression

A First Information Report (criminal complaint) has been registered against several journalists in Mirpur, Azad Jammu, and Kashmir, including Abid Hussain Shah, president of the Kashmir Press Club, along with journalists Zaffar Mughal and Zafeer Bacha from Daily Uraan, Amjad Baig from JK News, and Raja Mushtaq Ahmed. The FIR, lodged at the New City Police Station under […]

Government Remains Silent on February 8 Election Day Mobile and Internet Shutdown Amid Security Concerns

September 10, 2024
Access to Information

The Ministry of Interior has refused to explain the February 8 mobile and internet service shutdown during the general elections, citing concerns over national security. A formal request was made to the Pakistan Information Commission seeking details on the government’s reasoning for the communication blackout. In response, the Ministry of Interior classified the information under the Right […]

LHC Justice Faisal Zaman Recuses from Hearing Petition Against Firewall Installation

September 10, 2024
Access to Information, General News, Information Technology

Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Faisal Zaman has recused himself from hearing a petition challenging the installation of web management system and installation of a firewall by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The case, filed by the Judicial Activism Panel, seeks to halt the implementation of the firewall, which is intended to block access to […]