• September 3, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page, General News

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is deeply concerned by the directive issued to the Quetta Press Club restricting them from allowing any political party or organization to hold a press conference or seminar without prior approval or permission of district administration. This prohibition undermines the press club’s independence and autonomy. The press club must be able […]

• September 3, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

The Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) held a workshop and seminar at the Hyderabad Press Club on August 21, focusing on the effective use of legal protections available to journalists under the Sindh Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners Act 2021. The event, attended by journalists from various media houses, aimed to empower participants with […]

• September 3, 2024
• FOE, Freedom of Expression, Front Page, Media Safety

Pakistan Press Foundation joined 59 other international organizations to call on the European Union (EU) to act against the “unprecedented killing of journalists and other violations of media freedom” by Israeli authorities in contravention of Israel’s human rights and international humanitarian law obligations.  “These violations should trigger the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and […]

• September 2, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

Journalists were barred from covering the high-profile £190 million settlement case proceedings held at Adiala Jail on August 30. The case involves former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, property tycoon Malik Riaz, and other key figures. The hearing was conducted under tight security and secrecy. Despite the immense public interest in the […]

• September 2, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

On August 28, the Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, chaired by Senator Syed Ali Zafar, unanimously passed the “Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals (Amendment) Bill, 2022,” originally introduced by Senator Saleem Mandviwala. The bill aims to safeguard journalists from violence and arbitrary arrests and includes the establishment of a Commission for the […]

• August 28, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Aug 27 reserved its decision on a petition seeking the establishment of a judicial commission to investigate the murder of prominent journalist Arshad Sharif, who was killed in Kenya in October 2022. The petition, filed by journalist Hamid Mir, has called for an independent and transparent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding […]

• August 27, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

On August 26, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruled in response to petitions challenging the registration of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) against the late journalist Arshad Sharif and other media professionals including Imran Riaz Khan and Sami Ibrahim. In its detailed 36-page judgment authored by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, the court firmly declared that […]

• August 20, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

A panel discussion and workshop organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) in Thatta on August 7 highlighted the urgent need for the effective implementation of the Sindh Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners Act, 2021. The event, titled “Effective Use of Pakistan’s Journalists’ Protection Laws,” brought together various stakeholders, including lawyers, press club […]

• August 20, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

Journalists across Pakistan are being urged to prioritize ethical and professional standards as a critical measure to ensure their safety and maintain the credibility of the media. This call was emphasized during a workshop and seminar organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) at the Mithi Press Club on July 29, focusing on the “Effective […]

• August 12, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Social Media

On August 9, widespread internet outages caused significant disruptions across multiple cities in Pakistan, leaving social media users struggling with connectivity issues. Speculation arose that the outages were linked to a government-installed firewall, though the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) denied these claims. A senior PTA official confirmed that the outages triggered queries, but the cause […]

• August 7, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting reviewed the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals (Amendment) Bill, 2022, on Aug 6. The bill, introduced by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, proposes the establishment of a commission to provide immediate relief to journalists facing threats and torture. The committee, chaired by Senator Syed Ali Zafar, discussed the […]

• July 27, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

Scotland Yard has concluded its investigation into allegations against the Sharif family concerning the murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif. The probe found no substantial evidence linking former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz to the killing. Arshad Sharif, a prominent journalist, was shot dead in Kenya in October 2022. His death sparked widespread […]

• July 27, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, presided over by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah with Justices Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Shahid Bilal Hassan, will resume hearing a suo moto case regarding the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif on July 29. This follows a directive from the court, which issued notices to several high-profile officials during a hearing on July […]

• July 22, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

Journalists from across Pakistan staged a protest on the GT Road near Chan Da Qila in Gujranwala on July 19 after police attempted to stop the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, from attending a meeting of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ). The protest was sparked when a heavy police contingent arrived […]