• July 20, 2024
• General News

The U.S. State Department has emphasized the urgent need to protect journalists worldwide after the murder of Pakistani reporter Malik Hassan Zaib, affiliated with daily Aaj Urdu. Zaib was fatally shot in a targeted attack in the Akbarpura area of Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 14. During a press briefing on July 18, 2024, the State Department’s Principal […]

• July 18, 2024
• General News

A journalist associated with the Urdu daily, Aaj, Hassan Zaib, was shot dead on July 14 by unknown assailants in the Akbarpura area of the Nowshera district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. As investigations continue, the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) stresses that the investigation should conclusively determine the motives behind the incident.   Zaib, 40, was […]

• July 18, 2024
• General News

On July 10, prominent anchor Ayesha Jahanzeb was allegedly subjected to torture by her husband, Haris Ali.  Jahanzeb sustained bruises and other injuries and filed a police report against Ali, who was subsequently arrested and remanded for two days. Jahanzeb stated that her husband had been abusive for a few months after their marriage in 2015. She […]

• July 18, 2024
• General News

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has summoned the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP), the head of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in the ongoing investigation into the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif. The summons were issued during a hearing on July 11. The summons were issued by Chief Justice Aamer […]

• July 18, 2024
• General News

The Press Council of Pakistan (PCP) Chairman, Arshad Khan Jadoon, reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to uphold freedom of expression and media ethics in a meeting with prominent journalist leaders on July 11. During the meeting, the delegation included President of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Afzal Butt, President of the Islamabad High Court Journalists Association […]

• July 16, 2024
• General News

Malik Hassan Zeb, a journalist associated with the Urdu daily Aaj, was shot dead by unknown assailants in the Akbarpura area of the Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 14. The tragic incident sparked outrage among the journalistic community and demands for swift justice. According to the First Information Report (FIR) lodged by the victim’s brother, Anwar […]

• July 13, 2024
• General News

The Islamabad Police have set up a dedicated social media monitoring cell to identify and curb hate speech during the holy month of Muharram. This initiative aims to maintain peace and prevent the spread of sectarian hatred. The cell will closely monitor social media platforms including WhatsApp to detect and act against individuals promoting hate and violence. […]

• July 9, 2024
• General News

Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari, on July 8, announced a series of targeted initiatives aimed specifically at supporting the journalistic community in Murree. Key among the new initiatives is the construction of housing for journalists. The government plans to build flats and establish a dedicated housing society for registered journalists in Murree. To facilitate this, […]

• July 9, 2024
• General News

Shahbaz Ahmed Khan Loond, the municipal chairman of Mirpur Mathelo, has been suspended by the Sindh government following his implication in the murder of journalist Nasrullah Gadani. Gadani was attacked by armed men on May 21 and succumbed to his injuries four days later. Earlier, Gadani’s mother, Pathani Gadani, and two other eyewitnesses asserted that Khalid Ahmad Loond, a Member of […]

• July 9, 2024
• General News

On July 8,  a poetry recitation session was held in Khyber to honor the literary contributions of the late tribal journalist Khalil Jibran. The gathering, held near Jibran’s home, saw participation from local poets, writers, and civil society members who condemned his murder and called for an end to violence in the region. Jibran, known […]

• July 9, 2024
• General News

On July 5, Meta conducted a significant digital transformation workshop aimed at enhancing the digital capabilities of government partners in Pakistan. The event, hosted at the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, drew the participation of key government officials including Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Secretary IT Captain (Retd) Muhammad […]

• July 5, 2024
• General News

On July 3, a significant number of journalists, rights activists, and members of civil society marched from the Karachi Press Club to the Chief Minister House, demanding the arrest of the killers of journalist Nasrullah Gadani. Nasrullah Gadani, who was critically injured in a targeted attack in Mirpur Mathelo in an armed attack on May 21, succumbed […]

• July 3, 2024
• General News

On July 3, the family members of slain journalist Khalil Jibran urgently requested relocation to a safer area following an arson attack on their commercial building in Landi Kotal’s Sultan Khel area. The attack occurred on June 30 night when unidentified individuals set fire to a snooker club adjacent to their home, further endangering the […]

• July 2, 2024
• General News

On July 1, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari voiced serious concerns regarding the diminishing space for independent journalism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Bilawal reaffirmed the PPP’s commitment to press freedom and emphasized the need for journalists to operate in a safe environment. He urged the provincial Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government to take […]