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Link to: Journalist assaulted by former government minister’s guards

Journalist assaulted by former government minister’s guards

Farhan Effendi was injured when Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Mirza’s guards turned on him during a press conference in Hyderabad.

Link to: ATV Khyber News team attacked

ATV Khyber News team attacked

The team was returning after enquiring about the health of the Provincial Education Minister at Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, when individuals travelling in a car and on a motorbike intercepted their vehicle.

Link to: Privately-owned television station’s news team attacked

Privately-owned television station’s news team attacked

The SAMAA TV news crew was attacked while they were covering a police operation against a group of car thieves.

Link to: Assailants open fire on TV host’s car

Assailants open fire on TV host’s car

The attack is believed to be in retaliation for Syed Sheryar Asim’s recent reporting on criminal gang activities.

Link to: Two journalists assaulted in Bahawalpur

Two journalists assaulted in Bahawalpur

Muhammad Yaseen Ansari and Khalid Sardar incurred injuries to their faces, shoulders, and arms following a mob attack.

Link to: Civil servants ordered to refrain from providing information to the media

Civil servants ordered to refrain from providing information to the media

A letter sent to government servants said communication of any statement of fact, opinion or other information likely to embarrass the government is prohibited.

Link to: Senior minister harasses, threatens TV team

Senior minister harasses, threatens TV team

Guards acting for the provincial minister for works and services obstructed a GEO TV team on assignment in Karachi, confiscating cameras, microphones and bulletproof vests.

Link to: Camera operator detained and assaulted by police in Lahore

Camera operator detained and assaulted by police in Lahore

Waheed Butt was detained and assaulted by police as he was filming the arrest of a 12-year-old boy.