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Press Council of Pakistan, Karachi Union of Journalists Condemn Violence Against Journalists During PTI Protests in Islamabad

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The Press Council of Pakistan (PCP) and Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ) have condemned the violence targeting journalists and media houses during protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Islamabad. PCP Chairman M. Arshad Khan Jadoon termed the attacks on journalists and media houses a violation of press freedom and journalistic integrity. “No one will be allowed to intimidate or harm media […]


Punjab Information Department and RUDA sign MOU for journalists plots

The Punjab Information Department and the Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transfer land for the allotment of residential plots to 3,200 journalists in Lahore, an initiative announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The MoU was signed by Secretary Information Syed Tahir Raza Hamdani and Ruda CEO Imran […]


PTA Requests Interior Ministry to Extend VPN Registration Deadline

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has asked the Interior Ministry to extend the November 30 deadline for the registration of Virtual Private Network (VPN), citing concerns by stakeholders on the complexity of the registration process. The nationwide ban on unregistered VPNs is set to begin December 1. PTA sources reported that over 200 VPNs are […]


PTA Issues Security Alert on WordPress Plugin Vulnerability

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting a critical vulnerability in the WP Tools plugin for WordPress, urging immediate action from users and administrators. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-43453, impacts version 3.41 of the plugin and allows remote attackers to bypass access controls due to an authorization flaw, posing serious security risks. The […]


PPF alarmed by targeted violence against journalists, media outlets during PTI protests in Islamabad; represent a complete disregard for media safety

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is alarmed by the multiple incidents of violence targeted against journalists and media outlets in Islamabad during protests by the opposition political party, the Pakistan Tehreek i Insaf (PTI). It is unacceptable that journalists and the media, who are tasked with covering key events, become the target of violence during periods […]


FIA Summons Journalists Over Alleged Anti-State Social Media Campaign

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned two journalists, Farhan Gauhar Mallick, owner of Raftar, and Adeel Habib, owner of Siyasat.pk, over allegations of running an “anti-state campaign” on social media. Farhan Gauhar Mallick, a Karachi-based journalist and owner of the digital media platform Raftar, received a notice from the FIA Cyber Crime Circle in Islamabad on November 14. The […]


Kurram Violence: Journalist Killed in Convoy Ambush, Another Loses Home to Arson

The recent unrest in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which has so far claimed the lives of 73 individuals, resulted in the death of one journalist and an attack on the home of another. On November 21, Janan Hussain, General Secretary of the Parachinar Press Club and a correspondent for News 365, was amongst those killed in a brutal ambush on a convoy of […]


Disruptions to mobile connectivity, internet access, social media platforms have cut off citizens right to access information

Since November 23, citizens in different parts of Pakistan have been experiencing disruptions in internet access and access to social media platforms. While the government had announced possible closures in specific “high-risk areas” ahead of protests by the opposition political party, the Pakistan Tehreek i Insaf (PTI), the sporadic, widespread, and unexplained service disruptions extend […]


Senior Journalist Salahuddin Achakzai Fatally Shot During Jirga in Chaman

Salahuddin Achakzai, the Chief Editor of Daily Itla-e-Aam, was killed during a jirga in Chaman’s Spain Bund area on November 24. The incident occurred during a reconciliation meeting between Achakzai and Faqir Muhammad Shamkzai. Tensions escalated, leading to an exchange of gunfire that resulted in Achakzai’s immediate death. Two of his associates sustained serious injuries and were transported […]


P@SHA says internet slowdowns, VPN restrictions post “existential threat” to IT industry; WISPAP calls for balanced and collaborative approach

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Pakistan’s IT and internet service providers have warned that the government’s recent move to block unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) could have dire consequences for the country’s economy, particularly its IT sector. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a November 30 deadline for VPN registration, after which unregistered VPNs will no longer function. The Pakistan Software […]


92 News Reporter Nadeem Ahmad Injured in Shooting Incident in Karachi

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A senior reporter associated with 92 News channel Nadeem Ahmad, was injured in a gun attack in Karachi’s Bahadurabad area on the evening of November 19. The incident occurred after a verbal altercation between Ahmad and the driver of a high-end Vigo vehicle over reckless driving. Ahmad had asked the driver to reduce speed, which led to an argument. The […]


Karachi Press Club Session Highlights Urgency of Safeguarding Internet Access Amid Security Measures

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The Karachi Press Club (KPC), in partnership with the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), and factions of the Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ), convened a meeting on November 16 to address the growing concerns over the government’s internet restrictions imposed under the guise of national security. Participants denounced the […]


Four Sialkot Journalists Receive Rs. 50,000 Aid from DGPR Lahore

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Director Public Relations Gujranwala, Waqar Javed Naqvi, on behalf of DGPR Lahore, distributed cheques worth Rs. 50,000 each to four journalists from Sialkot. The ceremony took place on November 17, at the District Information Office (DIO). The journalists who received financial support included Munir Butt, Abdul Hameed Mirza, Zayad Tahsin Tariq, and Shakeel Sehti. Addressing the participants, […]


Police Inquiry Cleared MNA Khalid Loond and Sons in Journalist Nasrullah Gadani’s Murder Case

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Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Khalid Ahmed Loond and his sons, Noor Muhammad Loond and Shahbaz Loond, have been cleared of involvement in the killing of journalist Nasrullah Gadani, as per findings from a recent police inquiry. The hearing has been rescheduled for November 29. Gadani, who was critically injured in a targeted attack in Mirpur […]