Articles by Pakistan Press Foundation
French journalists freed
(PPF/IFEX) – On 12 January 2004, the Sindh High Court accepted an appeal on behalf of reporter Marc Epstein and photographer Jean-Paul Guilloteau and set them free. The French journalists’ lawyer, Nafis Siddiqui, had filed the appeal seeking to overturn the journalists’ 10 January conviction by a Karachi sessions court for violating visa regulations. On […]
French journalists released on bail, petition filed on behalf of Pakistani journalist
(PPF/IFEX) – On 24 December 2003, the Sindh High Court released French journalists Marc Epstein and Jean-Paul Guilloteau on bail of Rs. 100,000 (approx. US$1,750) each. The two journalists were arrested on 16 December on charges of violating the Foreigners Act for visiting the city of Quetta, in Baluchistan, without a proper visa. Their lawyer, […]
Detained French journalists announce hunger strike, Pakistani journalist’s whereabouts remain unknown
(PPF/IFEX) – On 22 December 2003, French journalists Jean-Paul Guilloteau and Marc Epstein, a photographer and reporter, respectively, for the French weekly magazine “L’Express”, announced they were going on an “unlimited hunger strike, effective immediately.” The two journalists were arrested on 16 December for violating visa regulations. In a letter released to the press from […]
Two French journalists arrested in Karachi for violating immigration laws
(PPF/IFEX) – Two French journalists were arrested in Karachi on the night of 16 December 2003 for violating Pakistan’s immigration laws. They were remanded to the custody of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for investigation until 24 December. Marc Epstein and Jean-Paul Guilloteau, who both work for the leading French weekly magazine “L’Express”, were arrested […]
Journalist killed
(PPF/IFEX) – On 3 October 2003, three unidentified individuals killed a journalist in the town of Shikarpur. According to reports, Ameer Bux Barohi, a correspondent for the Sindhi-language newspaper “Kawish”, was returning from police headquarters in a jeep when he was fired upon by his assailants. The attackers fled after shooting the journalist. Ameer Bux […]
NWFP Assembly staff attack journalists covering proceedings
(PPF/IFEX) – On 10 September 2003, allegedly on the orders of the speaker of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) Assembly, the entire staff of the Assembly Secretariat attacked journalists covering the assembly proceedings. According to reports, infuriated secretariat staff members carrying sticks and iron bars damaged the motorcycles of journalists who had parked in front […]
Complaints filed against nine journalists for “interference in official affairs”
(PPF/IFEX) – On 21 August 2003, Mahmoodul Haq, the tehsil nazim (municipal administrator) of the town of Sheikhupura, in Punjab province, filed complaints against nine local journalists, including the press club president and secretary-general, claiming they had interfered in official affairs. According to press reports, Haq became angry after articles were published alleging that he […]
Six journalists arrested in Hyderabad
(PPF/IFEX) – On 26 August 2003, police arrested six journalists under the terrorism act during a visit of the president, General Pervez Musharraf, to Hyderabad. They were charged with disturbing the peace and committing violent acts. According to press reports, the journalists were covering a demonstration staged by the women’s branch of the Sindh Chandia […]