• October 14, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page

Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar announced action against police officers involved in the arrest and assault of women protesters and journalists during a day of protests in Karachi on October 13 despite a ban on public gatherings under Section 144. An investigation into police misconduct has been initiated, with officers who assaulted journalists facing […]

• October 14, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page, General News

Three journalists from South Waziristan—Farooq Mehsud of Aaj TV and President of the Mehsud Press Club, Ishtiaq Mehsud of Mashaal Radio and former president of the club, and Aslam Mehsud of daily Ummat —were mistakenly added to Pakistan’s Fourth Schedule under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), a list meant for individuals suspected of terrorism or anti-state activities. The listing restricted their […]

• October 11, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) strongly condemned the multiple acts of violence, harassment, and detention of journalists while covering political protests by the opposition political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The recurring mistreatment of media professionals during politically charged events highlights an alarming trend where both law enforcement and political party members have disregarded press freedom […]

• October 10, 2024
• Broadcasting, Freedom of Expression, Front Page, General News

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is alarmed by the unacceptable overreach of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), which has issued show-cause notices to television channels for their coverage of the terrorist attack on October 6 near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. The media must be able to report on critical developments in the country, including […]

• September 3, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page, General News

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 club’s independence and autonomy. The press club must be able […]

• September 3, 2024
• FOE, Freedom of Expression, Front Page, Media Safety

Pakistan Press Foundation joined 59 other international organizations to call on the European Union (EU) to act against the “unprecedented killing of journalists and other violations of media freedom” by Israeli authorities in contravention of Israel’s human rights and international humanitarian law obligations.  “These violations should trigger the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and […]

• June 20, 2024
• FOE, Freedom of Expression, Front Page

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is alarmed by the brutal murder of journalist Khalil Jibran on June 18 in the Landi Kotal tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s Khyber district. Jibran’s targeted murder, in light of threats previously issued to the journalist, is of grave concern. PPF urges the relevant authorities to ensure that the targeted killing […]

• May 23, 2024
• Front Page

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) calls for a credible and effective inquiry into the attack on Awami Awaz Reporter Nasrullah Gadani, from Mirpur Mathelo, who was critically wounded in an armed attack on May 21. The surge of targeted attacks on journalists in recent months is an alarming development. The authorities must ensure that the perpetrators […]

• May 14, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page

In the past few weeks, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz-led government at the helm of the federal government and in the Punjab province has demonstrated its lack of regard for the need to protect free expression online, presenting and approving different bills that increase the regulation of free speech online. Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is concerned […]

• May 3, 2024
• Front Page

The Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) expressed its shock and outrage at the targeted killing of Khuzdar Press Club President Maulana Muhammad Siddique Mengal in an attack by a magnet bomb in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district on May 3. This heinous act, occurring on World Press Freedom Day, is a stark reminder of the grave dangers faced […]

• May 2, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page

Press Freedom and Media Safety in Pakistan   World Press Freedom Day 2024 Over the past year, as its role became increasingly important in a year of key political developments, the media in Pakistan experienced a clampdown with efforts to stifle free speech at all levels and the impact of previous restrictions and reprisal bearing fruit […]

• March 20, 2024
• Front Page

The deadline for submission of applications is April 5, 2024. Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) invites applications for the Media Safety Reporting Fellowship. The fellowship program aims to promote freedom of expression by supporting media professionals to produce in-depth investigative stories about media safety and impunity in crimes against journalists. The fellowship will include the following: A stipend for […]

• March 20, 2024
• Front Page

درخواست جمع کروانے کی آخری تاریخ 5 اپریل 2024 ہے پاکستان پریس فاؤنڈیشن (پی پی ایف) میڈیا سیفٹی رپورٹنگ فیلوشپ کے لیے درخواستیں موصول کی جارہی ہیں۔ فیلوشپ کا مقصد آزادی اظہار کو فروغ دینا ہے اور میڈیا کے پیشہ ور افراد کو مدد فراہم کرناہے تاکہ وہ میڈیا کی حفاظت اور جرائم سے استثنیٰ […]

• February 19, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page

Once again, access to the internet in Pakistan was restricted with the disruption in access to X, formerly Twitter, cutting off citizens’ right to freely access information. The disruption in access began on February 17 and has intermittently continued to be experienced for a third day on February 19. The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA), which […]