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Islamabad: Pakistan’s media is the worst victim of the continuing political instability where contenders for power have doubled down on journalists and media institutions, the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) has stated in its annual report for 2022-23, issued to mark the Press Freedom Day. more
Pakistan PM Imran Khan tightens noose around media

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is tightening his noose around the media, including social media platforms, to muzzle any dissent that is likely to come thick and flying in ...

Pakistan: Escalating attacks on journalists concern human rights groups

A recent series of attacks and growing pressure on journalists who criticize the Pakistan government is a cause for serious concern, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and the Int ...

Pakistan: HRCP voices concern over climate of fear, violence and censorship in media

Islamabad: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday said it is gravely concerned over the growing climate of fear, violence and censorship that currently underpins freedo ...