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Civil Society Condemns Threats to Journalist and HRCP Co-Chair Munizae Jahangir

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is concerned by the threats issued to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) co-chair and anchorperson at Aaj TV, Munizae Jahangir. In the wake of the threats, Civil society organizations, advocacy groups, and media bodies have condemned the threats to Jahangir. In a statement, the Network of Women Journalists for Digital Rights condemned the “vile and […]

PECA Amendment 2025 Challenged in Supreme Court, High Courts

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 (PECA) is facing multiple legal challenges, with petitions filed in the Supreme Court, Islamabad High Court (IHC), Sindh High Court (SHC), and Lahore High Court (LHC). On February 4, a petition was filed by citizen Muhammad Qayum Khan in the Supreme Court seeking the court to “immediately strike down” the amendment […]

NA Standing Committee to Establish Sub-Committee to Address Journalists’ Concerns Over PECA

NA Standing Committee to Establish Sub-Committee to Address Journalists’ Concerns Over PECAThe National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting decided to establish a sub-committee to engage with journalists and address their concerns regarding the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The decision was announced during a meeting of the committee chaired by MNA Phullain Baloch. announced that the sub-committee will assess the issues raised by […]

LHC Declines Plea to Suspend PECA Amendments, Seeks Responses from Respondents

On January 31, the Lahore High Court (LHC) rejected a request for the immediate suspension of the implementation of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act 2025 (PECA). While issuing notices to the concerned parties and requesting their response within three weeks, the court said that they would make a decision after hearing the arguments of all parties. […]

President Zardari Signs PECA Amendment Bill Into Law Amid Journalists’ Protests

President Zardari Signs PECA Amendment Bill Into Law Amid Journalists’ ProtestsPresident Asif Ali Zardari signed the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill 2025 (PECA) into law on January 29 despite strong opposition from journalists and media bodies. A press release from the presidency confirmed that along with PECA amendment bill, the president signed the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill and the National Commission on the Status of Women (Amendment) Bill. The amendments, approved by the […]

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PPF Weekly Content Monitoring Report from January 23-29

PPF Weekly Content Monitoring Report from January 23-29Three missing bloggers news of returning back to homes dominated both print and electronic media during the week. Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) banned a program under allegations of spreading hatred, which was set aside by Sindh High Court (SHC).However, a social activist registered case against anchor, channel’s owner and others under sections of […]

PPF Weekly Content Monitoring Report from January 16-22

PPF Weekly Content Monitoring Report from January 16-22Forced disappearance of bloggers turned into news of registration of blasphemy cases and allegations on missing activists on both TV channels and newspapers during the week. However right activists in Karachi faced brush of extremist group and Police while protesting against forced disappearance of social media activists. Electronic media watchdog Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority […]

PPF Weekly Media Content Monitoring Report of January 9-15

PPF Weekly Media Content Monitoring Report of January 9-15Forced disappearance of social media activists and bloggers subjugated most of the media coverage in both print and electronic media during the week.  Five social media activists and bloggers are believed to be abducted just for using the right of expression. Owing to the sensitivity of the issue, Pakistan Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani took notice […]

PPF Weekly Media Content Monitoring Report of January 2-8

PPF Weekly Media Content Monitoring Report of January 2-8Code of conduct for electronic media, defacing the press club, justice for slain journalist Shan Dahar and arrests of journalists were the major issues covered by media during the week. As per Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) monitoring 25 out of 88 news items were related to Freedom of Expression category, 23 related to media development; […]

Weekly Content Monitoring Report from December 26, 2016 to January 1, 2017

Weekly Content Monitoring Report from December 26, 2016 to January 1, 2017Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) monitored 93 news items in both newspapers and TV channels during the week. Fifty six of the news makers were males, 30 females; while in seven news items gender of spokesperson was not mentioned. 35 news items were related to media regulation; 17 related to media development; 13 were from media […]

PPF Weekly Media Content Monitoring Report of December 19-25

PPF Weekly Media Content Monitoring Report of December 19-25Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) monitored 78 news items in both newspapers and TV channels during the week. Sixty five of the news makers were males, nine females; while in four news items gender of spokesperson was not mentioned. Twenty two news items were related to media development; 21 related to freedom of expression and safety […]