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Sukkur Press Club Hosts Tribute Event to Honor Late Journalists

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The Sukkur Press Club, in collaboration with the Sukkur Union of Journalists and other media organizations, held an event titled “Youm-i-Yaadgar — Hum Naheen Bholeingay” to honor the contributions of late journalists who served from 1961 to date. The event marked the first large-scale tribute in Sukkur, bringing together media personnel and dignitaries from across […]


Punjab Government Launches Journalist Colony Phase Two, Announces Plots for 3,200 Journalists

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a landmark initiative to support the journalist community: allotting 3,200 residential plots for journalists. In a recent meeting with Provincial Information Minister Azma Bukhari, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed the Information Ministry to take swift steps toward establishing “Journalist Colony Lahore Phase Two.” She emphasized that all necessary […]


Pakistan Press Foundation emphasizes immediate need to reverse course in repeated cycles of violence against journalists; draws attention to dismal implementation of media safety legislation

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Repeated cycles of violence and a climate of censorship plague the media in Pakistan. On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) calls on all duty bearers to act immediately to reverse course in the alarming situation for the safety of journalists and media professionals in Pakistan. It […]


SP Security Replaced After YouTuber Captures CJP Afridi During Prayer

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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi ordered the transfer of the Supreme Court’s Superintendent of Police—SP Security—following an incident in which a YouTuber took unauthorized photos of the CJP inside the mosque located within the court premises. According to reports, the newly appointed Chief Justice was offering prayers in the mosque when a YouTuber captured his photos […]


PTA Clarifies Discontinuation of Internet Traffic Monitoring Services

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On October 26, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that telecom operators in Pakistan discontinued using Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) services in mid-2023. The services, which were used to block unauthorized content on the Internet, were halted following public concerns over the purpose and potential misuse of the technology. The PTA clarified that telecom operators had procured […]


German, Dutch Embassies Highlight Media Freedom as Cornerstone of Democracy in Pakistan

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German Ambassador Alfred Grannas on October 24 underscored the essential role a free press plays in sustaining a vibrant democracy during a panel discussion titled “Media Freedom and Democracy – Challenges and Opportunities.” The event, hosted jointly by the German and Dutch embassies in Islamabad, brought together diplomats, journalists, and civil society members to explore […]


Sindh Chief Secretary Vows Support for Karachi Press Club Development Projects

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On October 25, Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah met with a delegation from the Karachi Press Club (KPC) to discuss issues related to land allotment, development projects, and the welfare of KPC members. The delegation, led by KPC President Saeed Sarbazi and Secretary Shoaib Ahmed, raised concerns regarding plot allotment for new members, the […]


FIA Cyber Crime Wing registers case against 38 for spreading alleged rape story

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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 […]


Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari Faces Backlash Over ‘Job Threats’ to Journalists at CM Press Conference; Clarifies Context of her Remarks

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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 […]


Two More Suspects Freed on Bail in Journalist Mahar Murder Case

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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 […]


UNESCO Adopts Pakistan-Led Resolution on Countering Disinformation

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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, […]


Senior Journalist Mohammad Khurshid Dies at 60; Laid to Rest in Khar

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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. […]


Waziristan Journalists Wrongly Placed on Terror Watchlist, Authorities Acknowledge Error

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 […]


PPF alarmed by PEMRA’s overreach in issuing show-cause notices to TV channels for coverage of terrorist attack in Karachi

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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 […]