Articles by Pakistan Press Foundation
Pakistan: Journalist receives death threats for investigative report
Journalist Ahmad Noorani started to receive death threats after publishing an investigative story about the business fortunes of close relatives of a retired army officer.
Pakistan Rangers enter Karachi Press Club without permission
The Karachi Press Club said the “sanctity of the club had been trampled” after Pakistan Rangers entered their premises to conduct some security rehearsal.
Pakistan: Journalist Matiullah Jan abducted in broad daylight and released after twelve hours
The Supreme Court has taken notice of the abduction of the senior journalist and has asked the Islamabad police chief for a report on the incident in two weeks.
Pakistan’s new media directive could restrict TV reporting on COVID-19
The new directive could limit TV coverage of COVID-19 and make it difficult for the electronic media to “present a responsible and accurate account of the situation that has been created by the pandemic and its impact on healthcare professionals.”
Pakistan arrests owner of largest media group on graft charges
Jang and Geo said Mir Shakeel-ur-Rehman was arrested because of their critical coverage of Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau.
Pakistan imposes strict conditions on social media companies
The order titled “Citizens protection against online harm 2020”, was released by the Pakistan government on 12 February.
Pakistan: Protesters blocked news office and threatened “Dawn” reporters
Demonstrators blocked the office of the “Dawn” news channel for several hours and threatened reporters.
Human rights groups demand an end to communications blackout in Jammu and Kashmir
66 women’s rights, human rights, digital rights, and feminists groups endorse statement on internet blackout in Kashmir.