Freedom of Expression

03 Sep 2024

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PPF expresses deep concern over prohibition of Quetta Press Club from holding events without district administration approval; the move undermines the independence of the press club

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is deeply concerned by the directive issued to the Quetta Press Club restricting them from allowing any political party or organization to hold a press conference or seminar without prior approval or permission of district administration. This prohibition undermines the press...

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02 Sep 2024

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Senate Committee Approved Amendments to Journalists’ Protection Bill

On August 28, the Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, chaired by Senator Syed Ali Zafar, unanimously passed the “Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals (Amendment) Bill, 2022,” originally introduced by Senator Saleem Mandviwala. The bill aims to safeguard journalists from violence and arbitrary...

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02 Sep 2024

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Media Access Denied at Adiala Jail Hearing in £190m Settlement Case

Journalists were barred from covering the high-profile £190 million settlement case proceedings held at Adiala Jail on August 30. The case involves former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, property tycoon Malik Riaz, and other key figures. The hearing was conducted under tight...

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20 Aug 2024

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Panelists Call for Urgent Implementation of Journalists’ Protection Laws

A panel discussion and workshop organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) in Thatta on August 7 highlighted the urgent need for the effective implementation of the Sindh Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners Act, 2021. The event, titled “Effective Use of Pakistan’s Journalists’...

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20 Aug 2024

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Journalists Urged to Uphold Professional Standards Amid Rising Threats: PPF Workshop and Seminar in Mithi

Journalists across Pakistan are being urged to prioritize ethical and professional standards as a critical measure to ensure their safety and maintain the credibility of the media. This call was emphasized during a workshop and seminar organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) at the...

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12 Aug 2024

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Social Media Disruptions Hit Pakistan amid Widespread Internet Outages

On August 9, widespread internet outages caused significant disruptions across multiple cities in Pakistan, leaving social media users struggling with connectivity issues. Speculation arose that the outages were linked to a government-installed firewall, though the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) denied these claims. A senior PTA...

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07 Aug 2024

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Senate Committee Reviews Journalists’ Protection Bill, Proposes Immediate Relief Measures

The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting reviewed the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals (Amendment) Bill, 2022, on Aug 6. The bill, introduced by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, proposes the establishment of a commission to provide immediate relief to journalists facing threats and torture....

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27 Jul 2024

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Scotland Yard Ends Probe into Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz’s Alleged Involvement in Arshad Sharif’s Death

Scotland Yard has concluded its investigation into allegations against the Sharif family concerning the murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif. The probe found no substantial evidence linking former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz to the killing. Arshad Sharif, a prominent journalist, was shot...

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27 Jul 2024

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Supreme Court Will Hear Arshad Sharif Murder Case on July 29

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, presided over by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah with Justices Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Shahid Bilal Hassan, will resume hearing a suo moto case regarding the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif on July 29. This follows a directive from the court, which issued notices...

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22 Jul 2024

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Journalists Protest Police Action at PFUJ Meeting in Gujranwala

Journalists from across Pakistan staged a protest on the GT Road near Chan Da Qila in Gujranwala on July 19 after police attempted to stop the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, from attending a meeting of the Pakistan Federal Union of...

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