Articles by Pakistan Press Foundation
Office of Geo television network stormed again in Islamabad, Pakistan
Supporters of the Pakistan Tehrek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) parties vandalised the premises of Geo TV, as well as “The News” and Pakistan’s daily newspaper with the largest circulation, “Jang”.
Pakistani media comes under attack by police during rioting; state TV station stormed in Islamabad
At least 28 journalists, cameramen and media workers were injured in an attack by Punjab police in Islamabad, while the following day supporters of the PAT and PTI parties stormed the headquarters of state-owned Pakistan Television.
Egypt: Dissolution ultimatum for independent groups
Independent organizations in Egypt face a looming crackdown. The government has threatened to enforce a draconian associations law that became law 12 years ago, but has seldom been enforced.
Two Pakistani journalists, a media worker shot dead in Balochistan
Two journalists and an accountant were shot dead, when unidentified assailants attacked the offices of the Online International News Network in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province. So far no one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Lyon Declaration: Global call to include access to information in UN development agenda
IFEX members and partners from around the world urge the UN to include access to information in the Agenda for the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals.
Pakistan: Office of cable television operator set ablaze in Karachi
Unidentified armed men set fire to the office of Worldcall, a cable television operator, apparently in retaliation for resuming the transmission of Geo News channels.
Third bomb attack targets Express News TV’s bureau chief in Pakistan
The attack on the home of Jamshed Bhagwan, the bureau chief of Express News TV, is the latest in a string of attacks against Express Media group personnel and installations.
Demand the release of recently sentenced Al Jazeera staff
More than 100 groups and individuals worldwide call on Egyptian President el-Sisi to remove the unjust sentencing of three Al Jazeera journalists.