• September 3, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page, General News

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is deeply concerned by the directive issued to the Quetta Press Club restricting them from allowing any political party or organization to hold a press conference or seminar without prior approval or permission of district administration. This prohibition undermines the press club’s independence and autonomy. The press club must be able […]

• September 3, 2024
• Social Media

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hold a hearing on September 19 to address a contempt of court case involving Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri. The court has issued notices to journalists, social media activists, and federal authorities, including the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), requiring […]

• September 3, 2024
• Information Technology

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the second phase of its nationwide effort to block unauthorized SIM cards. This phase, which began on September 2, 2024, is specifically aimed at deactivating SIMs that are registered with Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) that expired before 2017. The PTA has warned that users who have not […]

• September 3, 2024
• Social Media

On September 2nd, the federal government imposed stringent restrictions on the use of social media by civil servants, aimed at preventing the unauthorized dissemination of sensitive information. This decision, outlined in a formal memorandum issued by the Establishment Division, bars government employees from engaging with social media platforms without prior authorization, marking a significant step in safeguarding […]

• September 3, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

The Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) held a workshop and seminar at the Hyderabad Press Club on August 21, focusing on the effective use of legal protections available to journalists under the Sindh Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners Act 2021. The event, attended by journalists from various media houses, aimed to empower participants with […]

• September 3, 2024
• FOE, Freedom of Expression, Front Page, Media Safety

Pakistan Press Foundation joined 59 other international organizations to call on the European Union (EU) to act against the “unprecedented killing of journalists and other violations of media freedom” by Israeli authorities in contravention of Israel’s human rights and international humanitarian law obligations.  “These violations should trigger the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and […]

• September 2, 2024
• General News, Opportunities, PPF Activities, Scholarships and Fellowships, Training and Capacity Building

درخواستوں کے لئے اعلان  دیہی میڈیا سپورٹ پروگرام کیا آپ بلوچستان، خیبر پختونخوا، سندھ، یا جنوبی پنجاب میں قائم ایک آزاد میڈیا آؤٹ لیٹ ہیں؟ ہم آپ کو ایک منفرد دو سالہ پروگرام کے لیے درخواست دینے کی دعوت دیتے ہیں جو آپ کی تنظیم کی صلاحیتوں کو مضبوط کرے گا، آپ کے مواد کی […]

• September 2, 2024
• Opportunities, PPF Activities, Scholarships and Fellowships, Training and Capacity Building

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Rural Media Support Programme Are you an independent media outlet based in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, or South Punjab? We invite you to apply for a unique two-year programme designed to strengthen your internal capacities, enhance your content production, and foster joint advocacy and collaboration with fellow rural media outlets.  Programme Benefits […]

• September 2, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

Journalists were barred from covering the high-profile £190 million settlement case proceedings held at Adiala Jail on August 30. The case involves former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, property tycoon Malik Riaz, and other key figures. The hearing was conducted under tight security and secrecy. Despite the immense public interest in the […]

• September 2, 2024
• Freedom of Expression

On August 28, the Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, chaired by Senator Syed Ali Zafar, unanimously passed the “Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals (Amendment) Bill, 2022,” originally introduced by Senator Saleem Mandviwala. The bill aims to safeguard journalists from violence and arbitrary arrests and includes the establishment of a Commission for the […]

• August 31, 2024
• Information Technology

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 183 mobile applications and 2369 Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) under a newly installed Web Monitoring System (WMS). According to an official response submitted to the National Assembly on August 30, the blocked applications are reported to be involved in various unlawful activities, including gambling, fraudulent schemes, and the […]

• August 31, 2024
• Broadcasting

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on August 29 directed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to resolve the ongoing dispute regarding media accreditation for the Test matches in Rawalpindi, following a petition filed by the Rawalpindi Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA). Justice Babar Sattar, who presided over the hearing, questioned the PCB’s decision to deny accreditation to several […]

• August 30, 2024
• General News

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) expressed concern over the murder of Awaaz TV reporter Muhammad Bachal Ghunio on August 27 in the Ghotki district of Sindh province and urged for an effective investigation into the murder. PPF called for an immediate, transparent, and thorough investigation into Bachal’s murder to ensure that the circumstances that led to […]

• August 29, 2024
• Information Technology

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has successfully registered 20,437 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as part of an ongoing initiative aimed at regulating VPN usage within the country. This move is intended to ensure compliance with national laws and secure the country’s digital infrastructure. The whitelisting process, which has been in place since 2010, has seen […]