Articles by Pakistan Press Foundation
Media organisations protest anti-media resolution passed by Punjab Assembly
The assembly resolution condemned “sections of the media” for their “irresponsible behaviour” that could have a “negative impact on the future of democracy and rule of law.”
Police assault reporter in Lahore
Muhammad Akram, a reporter for the “Daily Times”, was beaten by police officers while filming a protest and suffered injuries and bruises.
Video and music shops damaged in Lahore bombings
Shopkeepers had recently received threats warning them to stop selling Western movies and “objectionable” music.
Thirty IFEX members and 38 other organisations call on government to stop politically-motivated prosecutions of journalists
Independent journalists, including Taoufik Bouachrine and Ali Amar, are increasingly being targeted by the authorities.
Police assault TV cameraman in Lahore
Farrukh Asif, a cameraman with television news channel Express News, was assaulted and illegally detained while filming a protest.
Journalist shot in Abbottabad
Local journalists suspect the attack was related to a recent news article about the sale of narcotics in the city.
Paramilitary Frontier Corps personnel detain, manhandle journalist
Munir Noor was detained and beaten while covering the funeral of two students.
Paramilitary personnel detain and harass journalists in Balochistan
The four journalists were prevented from covering a strike organised by the Balochistan National Party (BNP).