Veteran journalist Chaudhry Muhammad Irshad Hussain Gondal, who served as a correspondent for Jang and Geo News, passed away after a prolonged illness on September 17. He had been battling multiple health issues for the past several months, with his condition deteriorating in the last three months. Gondal breathed his last at a private hospital in Karachi, leaving […]
On September 17, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Sindh High Court (SHC) that its previous claim regarding the lifting of the ban on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was made in error. This admission has led to warnings from the court that PTA’s chairman could face contempt proceedings due to the regulatory body’s […]
Journalist Gharidah Farooqi has announced her intent to pursue legal action against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur after he made serious accusations against her during a public rally. Gandapur accused Farooqi of accepting bribes to influence her reporting, a claim she firmly denies and challenges him to prove. In response, Farooqi stated that these accusations are not […]
To ensure discipline and professionalism, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police have officially banned the use of social media by all police officers across the province. A directive was issued to all Regional, City, and District Police Officers (RPOs, CPOs, and DPOs) to enforce the prohibition, which aims to curb distractions during duty hours. According to […]
On September 12, the Supreme Court concluded contempt proceedings against 34 television channels following their submission of unconditional apologies for broadcasting press conferences by independent Senator Faisal Vawda and Member of the National Assembly Mustafa Kamal, which leveled allegations against the judiciary. The case was heard by a four-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) […]
On September 13, Punjab police officers were barred from expressing personal, political, or religious views on social media without prior approval from their district or unit heads, according to a directive issued by the Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) Operations. The policy, conveyed through a letter titled “Social Media Policy,” mandates strict adherence to these guidelines. […]
The journalist community boycotted a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) press conference in response to derogatory remarks made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur during a PTI rally. Gandapur, during a rally in Islamabad on September 8, labeled journalists as “sell-outs” and made particularly derogatory comments towards women in the media. These inflammatory remarks have been met […]
On September 12, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar announced ongoing efforts to revamp Pakistan Television (PTV) into a more dynamic and profitable media organization. Addressing the National Assembly during Question Hour, the minister outlined key initiatives to modernize the state broadcaster. Tarar highlighted the government’s plan to introduce private anchorpersons into PTV to enhance the […]
On September 12, Justice (retd) Nazar Akbar, chairperson of the Sindh Commission for Protection of Journalists and Media Practitioners (SCPJMP), resigned following the Sindh provincial cabinet’s decision to initiate a new appointment for the role. The cabinet had instructed the information department to draft a fresh summary for the post after concerns were raised regarding […]
On September 11, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) initiated legal proceedings against YouTuber Imran Riaz Khan for allegedly leading an online smear campaign against the judiciary. The case, filed under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), invokes Section 20 for privacy violations and charges related to issuing threats and abetment. Ahmad Sadiq Khan, a […]
On September 12, Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), expressed his disapproval of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s inflammatory comments about journalists. During a rally in Islamabad on September 8, Gandapur disparaged the media, which Khan deemed “inappropriate.” While addressing the public rally in Islamabad’s Sangjani area, Gandapur accused journalists of being […]
On September 10, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a clarification about VPNs being blocked in Pakistan. As per the PTA, recent news circulating in the media about the PTA blocking VPNs; however, the authority clarified that this was not being done. “However, PTA is encouraging all IT companies, software houses, freelancers and banks, etc. […]
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. […]
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, […]
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