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Killing of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif declared unlawful
Kenya’s High Court ruling finds authorities violated Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif’s right to life.
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Pakistan Supreme Court issues contempt notice to 34 TV channels
Pakistan Press Foundation warned that the show-cause notices could further restrict the live broadcast of political events.
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Pakistan Press Foundation alarmed by the brutal murder of journalist Khalil Jibran
Authorities were urged to ensure that the targeted killing of the journalist is investigated swiftly and effectively.
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Civil society, journalists reject ‘draconian’ Punjab defamation bill
More than 80 groups and individuals have voiced their concern about the grave implications of the measure on freedom of speech.
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Pakistan Press Foundation condemns killing of Khuzdar Press Club president Maulana Muhammad Siddique Mengal
The journalist was killed in a bomb attack on World Press Freedom Day.
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Pakistan: Report looks into blasphemy prosecutions and online religious expression
Report highlights that the rise of the internet has led to an increase in blasphemy prosecutions in the country.
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Pakistan: Online campaign launched against prolonged X suspension
The “Restore X” campaign highlights how the suspension of X (Twitter) in Pakistan is affecting the free flow of information.
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Pakistan: Stakeholders express concern over X disruption; call on telecom regulator for transparency
A statement signed by nearly 30 civil society groups highlights the adverse impact of growing digital censorship in the country.
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Pakistan Press Foundation condemns smear campaign against journalists in post-election turmoil
Authorities urged to ensure safety of journalists and hold the perpetrators of harassment and violence accountable.
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Pakistan: Authorities summon 47 journalists for ‘smear campaign against judges’
Pakistan Press Foundation urged authorities to allow journalists to continue their work without intimidation.
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Pakistan: Internet disruptions spark public outcry
Internet users have been demanding clearer explanations and expressing their frustration at the prolonged outage.
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Pakistan: Political parties urged to include digital rights issues in their election agenda
Digital Rights Foundation urged political parties to include six digital rights concerns in their election manifestos.
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Pakistan Press Foundation condemns the disruption in access to social media
The disruption coincided with the virtual rally organized by a major political party.
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Pakistan Press Foundation urges open and safe environment for the media to cover 2024 elections
Pakistan Press Foundation has documented at least 157 media-related attacks, including 16 instances of arrests, five instances of detention, and 44 cases of assault this year.