• April 26, 2024
• General News

Sindh Minister for Local Government, Housing, Town Planning, and Public Health Engineering, Saeed Ghani, met with the Karachi Press Club’s (KPC) governing body on April 24 to discuss issues related to press freedom. The meeting highlighted PPP’s historical support for journalists and its commitment to providing them with necessary facilities such as grants and residential […]

• April 26, 2024
• General News

On April 24, the federal government re-appointed Tania Aidrus, a former Google executive, to spearhead Pakistan’s digital transformation efforts. Aidrus will serve as the convener of the newly formed Digital Pakistan Committee, working under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The move, approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, marks a return […]

• April 26, 2024
• General News

During a meeting with the Karachi Press Club (KPC) delegation on April 24 in Governor House Sindh, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar emphasized the government’s unwavering support for freedom of the press in Pakistan. He acknowledged the media’s crucial role as the fourth pillar of democracy. Tarar highlighted the government’s proactive efforts to clear outstanding dues […]

• April 20, 2024
• General News

On April 17th, Sindh Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon announced the formation of a six-member committee to investigate the unresolved murder of Jan Muhammad Mahar, a senior journalist associated with KTN channel from Sukkur, Sindh.  Mahar was tragically murdered on August 13, 2023, by motorcycle assailants near St. Saviour School on Queens Road, Sukkur, as he returned home from […]

• April 18, 2024
• General News

On April 15th, Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) expressed gratitude to the federal government for clearing outstanding dues owed to electronic media outlets. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar were specifically acknowledged for their role in resolving the issue. PBA highlighted that the dues, accumulated since 2022 and amounting to roughly Rs. 3 billion, […]

• April 16, 2024
• General News

On April 9, residents across Pakistan experienced a temporary disruption in internet services, with users reporting outages starting from 11:35 am. The primary service providers affected included Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL), Nayatel, and Transworld Home. The connectivity issues were reported in major cities such as Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar. The internet tracker website Downdetector indicated a significant number of reports in the […]

• April 16, 2024
• General News

In a press conference on April 9, Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon said that the hunt for more suspects is still active in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Jan Mohammad Mahar, a senior journalist associated with KTN channel from Sukkur, Sindh. Mahar was brutally murdered on August 13, 2023, targeted by motorcycle-riding assailants near St. Saviour School […]

• April 9, 2024
• General News

On April 5, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar held separate meetings with representatives from the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), and the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) to address concerns in the media industry. Tarar emphasized the government’s commitment to improving working conditions for journalists and resolving challenges faced by […]

• April 8, 2024
• General News

An Islamabad-based Afghan journalist, Ahmad Hanayish, also known by his birth name Abdul Aleem Saqib, sustained severe injuries in an attack on April 3 in Islamabad. Renowned for his significant contributions to Afghan media, Hanayish was the head of private Radio Kahkashan and Radio Donya and also served as a correspondent for Radio Azadi, affiliated with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). […]

• April 2, 2024
• General News

On March 28, the federal cabinet endorsed the addition of 24 names to the Exit Control List (ECL), following a proposal shared by the Interior Ministry. This list now includes prominent journalists Sami Ibrahim and Imran Riaz Khan. The Interior Ministry circulated a summary for approval from the Federal Cabinet citing ongoing inquiries against the journalists as the reason […]

• April 1, 2024
• General News

On March 29, Karachi Press Club (KPC) and Unilever Pakistan initiated a significant partnership through an interactive session aimed at bolstering climate change journalism in Pakistan. This engagement is part of a broader effort to establish a dynamic platform for climate journalism that enhances the accuracy and depth of environmental reporting.  Speakers emphasized the importance of […]

• March 28, 2024
• General News

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) joined a collective call of civil society working on mediafreedom globally to urge the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) member states to “consistentlyand publicly call for the treatment of Palestinian journalists, who continue to report from Gaza inspite of the risks, as civilians according to established norms of International Humanitarian Law,as well […]

• March 26, 2024
• General News

To address the proliferation of misinformation surrounding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for a coordinated counter-strategy on both government and media levels. During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on March 21, Tarar underscored the importance of a “close and sustainable partnership” through CPEC for the […]

• March 22, 2024
• General News

Mubashir Hassan, a seasoned information officer, has been appointed Principal Information Officer (PIO) and Director General (Grade 21) of the Press Information Department (PID). The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the appointment, effective March 21, which was made under the Civil Servants Act of 1973. Hassan brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held various influential positions within […]