• October 22, 2024
• General News

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing registered a case against 38 individuals, including prominent journalists and YouTubers, for spreading an “alleged rape story” at a private college in Lahore. The First Information Report (FIR) was registered on the complaint by Sadia Yousuf, the principal of Punjab College for Women, who raised concerns over the “dirty social […]

• October 21, 2024
• General News

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari found herself at the center of a controversy after a video clip of her interaction with journalists ahead of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s press conference. In a widely circulated video on social media, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari urged reporters to avoid creating “noise and nuisance” during Chief Minister Maryam […]

• October 21, 2024
• General News

On October 17, the Anti-Terrorism Court of Sukkur granted bail to two additional suspects involved in the murder of journalist Jan Muhammad Mahar. The suspects, Shero Shaikh and Ramzan Shaikh, were released on bail of Rs200,000 each during a hearing presided over by Judge Abdul Rehman Qazi. The case has been adjourned until October 29 […]

• October 21, 2024
• General News

A Pakistan-led resolution, “Countering Disinformation for the Promotion and Protection of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information,” was unanimously adopted at the 220th Session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)  Executive Board. Co-sponsored by more than 50 Member States, the resolution aims to address the growing concern of global disinformation, […]

• October 14, 2024
• General News

Mohammad Khurshid, a senior journalist, passed away on October 10 following a heart attack at his office in Peshawar. His funeral took place on October 11th in his hometown of Khar, Bajaur, with a large number of attendees, including journalists and local dignitaries. Khurshid, 60, began his career with The Frontier Post and worked with various newspapers throughout his career. […]

• October 14, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page, General News

Three journalists from South Waziristan—Farooq Mehsud of Aaj TV and President of the Mehsud Press Club, Ishtiaq Mehsud of Mashaal Radio and former president of the club, and Aslam Mehsud of daily Ummat —were mistakenly added to Pakistan’s Fourth Schedule under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), a list meant for individuals suspected of terrorism or anti-state activities. The listing restricted their […]

• October 10, 2024
• Broadcasting, Freedom of Expression, Front Page, General News

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is alarmed by the unacceptable overreach of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), which has issued show-cause notices to television channels for their coverage of the terrorist attack on October 6 near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. The media must be able to report on critical developments in the country, including […]

• October 5, 2024
• General News

On October 3, the Environment Journalists Forum held its first elections, electing its inaugural executive body. Over twenty journalists from various media platforms, including print, electronic, and digital, participated in the election at Riphah International University. The Forum also ensured inclusivity with four members casting votes via Zoom. The forum unanimously elected Ali Jabir from Associated Press of […]

• October 1, 2024
• General News

A legislative committee is reviewing a significant bill to safeguard the welfare of journalists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The proposed law, highlighted by KP Information Advisor Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, seeks to address key issues journalists face, such as job security, health benefits, and legal protection. During the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) leadership […]

• September 30, 2024
• General News

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 […]

• September 25, 2024
• General News

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 […]

• September 21, 2024
• General News

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 […]

• September 18, 2024
• General News

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 […]

• September 16, 2024
• General News

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 […]