Articles by Pakistan Press Foundation
Tribal journalist gunned down in Charsadda
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for the killing of Mukarram Khan Atif, in response to his refusal to give coverage to the Taliban on his radio station.
Journalists threatened after questioning role of military
According to press reports, Sethi and Mohsin suspect the threats have emanated both from “non-state and state actors”. Threats came a week after journalist Hamid Mir, senior anchor of the Geo News TV Network, also claimed that he had received threatening messages from the “security establishment”.
Television anchor threatened
Hamid Mir, a senior anchor for the Geo News television network, received threatening messages after discussing topics on his talk show that were critical of the security establishment.
Copies of newspaper torched, correspondent threatened
Niaz Ali Shah, a correspondent for “Mashriq” newspaper, was warned not to file a news item regarding corruption by the Labor minister.
Journalist flees country after attempted abduction
Afnan Khan had received repeated death threats from unknown callers, which he had informed authorities about on several occasions, but no one had bothered to provide him with protection.
Cable operator association bans BBC broadcasts
The announcement that all foreign news programmes would be banned comes shortly after the BBC aired a documentary that was critical of Pakistan’s role in the war on terror.
Reporter injured in shootout; journalists threatened
Ehsan Kohati, a reporter for Waqt News TV, is in stable condition after he was shot while covering a rally in Karachi.
PPF report highlights cases and causes of impunity
The report reveals that while formal criminal complaints are lodged for cases where media workers have been killed, the murders not seriously investigated or prosecuted.