• July 2, 2024
• General News

On June 28, Civil rights activists, journalists, and digital rights experts in Pakistan called for repealing the Punjab Defamation Act and constitutional recognition of digital rights, citing concerns over receding civic spaces and democratic values in the country. They spoke at a national roundtable organized by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP). HRCP council […]

• July 2, 2024
• General News

Jamaat-e-Islami leader and former senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan called for a judicial inquiry into the murder of senior journalist Khalil Jibran. During a press interaction in Landi Kotal, on June 30, Khan stressed the state’s duty to ensure the safety of its citizens, emphasizing that the protection of journalists was paramount. He highlighted the Constitutional guarantees under Article […]

• July 2, 2024
• General News

On June 26, Bahawalpur Press Club (BPC) signed a memorandum of understanding  (MOU) with Superior College to provide scholarships for the children of journalists, offering a 50% discount on tuition fees for FSc and BS programs. The agreement, signed in a ceremony at the BPC premises, has been lauded by the journalists’ community as an encouraging […]

• June 29, 2024
• General News

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar assured journalists about establishing a committee to protect journalists, addressing reporters’ concerns during a protest at the National Assembly on June 28. Reporters covering parliamentary activities staged a walkout from the National Assembly’s Press Gallery, voicing fears over their safety and working environment in Parliament House. Addressing the […]

• June 29, 2024
• General News

On June 28, the Sindh High Court (SHC) granted protective bail to Khalid Ahmad Loond, a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and his two sons in the murder case of journalist Nasrullah Gadani. The bail was set against a surety bond of Rs50,000 each for ten days. The double bench, […]

• June 26, 2024
• General News

On June 25, an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad ordered the seizure of assets and the blocking of identification cards of YouTubers and journalists—including Adil Raja, Shaheen Sehbai, Moeed Pirzada, Sabir Shakir, Haider Mehdi, and Wajahat Saeed Khan— accused of inciting and provoking violence. ATC judge Tahir Abbas Sipra directed the deputy commissioner to confiscate the accused’s movable […]

• June 26, 2024
• General News

The family of slain journalist Nasrullah Gadani has accused Khalid Khan Loond, a Member of National Assembly (MNA) from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and his two sons, of orchestrating Gadani’s murder. These allegations surfaced during statements recorded under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a Mirpur Mathelo court. The complainant, Pathani Gadani, […]

• June 25, 2024
• General News

On June 24, the prominent Pakistani journalist Kamal Siddiqi was honored with the Journalists of Courage and Impact Award at the East-West Media Conference. The biennial award, given by the East-West Center (EWC), recognizes outstanding contributions to journalism and unwavering commitment to press freedom. Siddiqi, the first Pakistani journalist to receive this award, is renowned for his […]

• June 20, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, General News, Information Technology, Social Media, social media

On June 13, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari assured journalists that the newly introduced defamation law would not impact their work. She clarified that the legislation is aimed at social media influencers who spread misinformation for financial gain. Bukhari also announced the allocation of a one billion rupees budget for healthcare of the journalists’ community. […]

• June 20, 2024
• Broadcasting, General News

On June 13, the Council of Complaints for the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) directed the LTN Family to clear outstanding dues owed to journalists within 30 days, while other media houses facing similar complaints have been asked to present their stance in the next meeting. The Council issued the directive during its 89th […]

• June 20, 2024
• General News

On June 12, the federal government announced a health insurance scheme for 15,000 journalists — 5,000 in the first phase and 10,000 in the second phase — as part of the 2024-25 budget. During his budget speech, Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for continuing the health insurance scheme and noted […]

• June 15, 2024
• General News

On June 14, Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa claimed he was a more senior journalist than those covering the Supreme Court, citing several articles he authored, including those published in Dawn. This claim was made during a swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Press Association of the Supreme Court (PAS). The ceremony was […]

• June 15, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, General News

On June 14, anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan was released after a Lahore court discharged him in a new case. The court dismissed the latest charges against him due to lack of evidence, leading to his release by the Lahore police. The anchorperson was arrested on June 11 from the Allama Iqbal International Airport as he […]

• June 14, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, General News

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High Court on June 13 granted bail to poet and journalist Ahmed Farhad, leading to his release from custody on June 14.  Farhad had disappeared from his Islamabad residence on May 15 and reappeared near the AJK-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border on May 29 when the Islamabad High Court (IHC) heard […]