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International Federation of Journalists slams growing crisis faced by jour
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has voiced strong concern over the worsening situation of press freedom in Pakistan, condemning the rising violence, censorship, and economic insecurity confronting media professionals in the country, Dawn reported on Sunday.
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Violations against Pak journos spike by 60pc over past year: Report
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Freedom Network documented at least 142 cases of violations against journalists and media professionals between November 2024 and September 2025, a nearly 60 per cent rise from the previous year. In the watchdog's framework, "violations" include physical assaults, legal cases, harassment and
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"One of darkest days": Pakistan journalists announce nationwide ‘Black Day
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Pakistan media reports, the Lawyers Community of POJK were staging a peaceful protest at the Press club when the Police attacked them.
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Pakistan journalists, activists raise alarm over press freedom restriction
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Journalists and rights activists in Islamabad expressed concerns over growing restrictions on press freedom, comparing it to censorship under General Ziaul Haq. Tributes were paid to veteran journalists Nisar Osmani and CR Shamsi, while speakers urged unity to resist media curbs and uphold a
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Pakistan: Journalists in Balochistan urge Govt to take steps to ensure the
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While addressing a gathering at the Quetta Metropolitan Corporation on World Press Freedom Day, leaders of the journalist community, including Balochistan Union of Journalists (BUJ) President Khalil Ahmed and Quetta Press Club President Irfan Saeed, said media in Balochistan has been faci
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Karachi Press Club's Azaadi Convention condemns Peca as a threat to press
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Set against a gray background marked with splashes of red ink symbolizing blood, alongside images of a pen, notebook, camera, and microphone breaking free from bondage, speakers took to the podium one by one to caution about the impending dangers posed by Peca, which they claimed was hastily
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Pakistan's journalists' union plans legal action and protests to defend me
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Pakistan's leading journalists' union is set to initiate legal actions and a protest campaign after Ramazan to safeguard media freedom, Dawn reported on Wednesday. The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), in a statement, condemned the government's efforts to pass anti-media laws and
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Pakistan: Journalists, lawyers, and rights groups to hold "Joint Struggle"
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to a report by Dawn on Wednesday, they declared that a convention would be held at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on March 1 to protest against the "draconian law."
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Journalists in PoGB protest 'PECA' law, warn of risks to free speech
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In response to growing concerns about government overreach in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), journalists and human rights activists are voicing strong opposition to the newly enacted Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025. They argue that the law poses a significant thr
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Pak journalists' nationwide protest continues over controversial PECA Law,
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Journalists protested the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act (PECA) for the second day in a row in response to a call from the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Thursday.
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Pak media crisis: Country's rights body calls for immediate payment of arr
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
This crisis has adversely affected journalists' livelihoods and the overall health of the media sector.
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Pakistan: Journalists hold protest in Peshawar over amendments to PECA, ur
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Media personnel shouted slogans against the amendments and said that any legislation without holding consultation with stakeholders was not acceptable and restrictions on freedom of expression will not be tolerated.
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