On May 26, Federal Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal stated that the government has no intention of suppressing the media. He asserted that there have been no efforts from their side to stifle press freedom. In an interview with a private news channel, Iqbal acknowledged the significant benefits of social media platforms but […]
On May 26, the Sindh Commission for the Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners (CPJMP) rejected the existing investigation team in the murder of journalist Nasrullah Gadani, citing concerns about the Sukkur police’s competence and potential conflicts of interest. Gadani, 40, who was critically wounded in a targeted attack in Mirpur Mathelo on May 21, died from his […]
On May 24, a meeting was chaired by Muhammad Imran, the Director General of Information and Public Relations for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with representatives from the All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS), the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), and several advertising agencies. The key focus of the discussions was the resolution of previous arrears owed to newspapers and advertising agencies, […]
A seminar on “Effective Use of Journalist Protection Laws” organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) at Multan Press Club on May 14, highlighted ongoing challenges and governmental commitments to journalist safety and legislative implementation. Maqsooda Ansari, a local leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-N, emphasized the government’s dedication to the safety of journalists and […]
On May 26, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider assured that he would not sign the controversial Punjab Defamation Bill, 2024 without extensive consultations with key stakeholders. This pledge was made during a meeting at the Governor’s House with representatives from the Joint Action Committee of journalist organizations, which includes members from major media associations such as the Pakistan […]
After significant delays, the police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) under the Anti-Terrorism Act for the murder of daily Awami Awaz reporter Nasrullah Gadani in Mirpur Mathelo, Sindh. The FIR was registered on May 28, one week after Gadani was brutally attacked on May 21, leading to his death in a Karachi hospital on May 24. The FIR lists […]
Journalist Nasrullah Gadani, who was critically injured in a targeted attack in Mirpur Mathelo in an armed attack on May 21, succumbed to his injuries and passed away on May 24 at a private hospital in Karachi. Gadani, 40, had been associated with the Sindhi language daily Awami Awaz and was known for his critical reporting. The […]
On May 22, renowned television anchorperson of ARY News and host of the program Sar-e Aam, Iqrar ul Hassan, and his team members were injured when their vehicles were attacked by a group of people in Gujranwala in the Punjab province. Hassan had arrived at a private university to attend an event when the attackers, raising slogans in favour […]
On May 23, the Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Hafiz Naeemur Rehman criticized the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024, labeling it a draconian attempt to curb freedom of speech. During a press conference held in Mansoora, Lahore, Rehman expressed his disapproval following discussions with the Joint Action Committee (JAC). The delegation included Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) President Irshad Arif, […]
On May 21, a coalition of Pakistani media organizations vehemently rejected a new defamation law passed by the provincial Punjab government, calling it a “black law” that threatens press freedom. The Joint Action Committee (JAC), which includes the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), Pakistan Federal Union […]
On May 21, the Press Information Department (PID) Peshawar, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, concluded a two-day workshop aimed at empowering journalists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to combat the growing threat of fake news and disinformation in the digital age. The workshop, “Truth in the Digital Era: strategies for Countering Fake News in Pakistan,” brought […]
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is alarmed by local authorities in Quetta locking the gates of the Quetta Press Club ahead of a scheduled seminar at the press club. Press clubs are a hub of media activity and discourse and should be able to function as such without interference or repercussions. We join calls for an […]
On May 15, Daily Khabrain and Such News reporter Mehr Ashfaq Siyal was critically shot by unidentified individuals near the Thermal Bypass in Muzaffargarh city in the Punjab province. Siyal was severely injured and shifted to a DHQ Hospital, where he succumbed to the injuries. According to The News, gunmen had intercepted the journalist and […]
Media stakeholders and journalist associations across Pakistan have raised serious concerns about recent legislative proposals concerning defamation and digital regulation. The Joint Action Committee (JAC), which includes the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), and Association of Electronic Media Editors and News […]
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