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Journalist Misbehavior Case: PTI’s Faisal Javed Khan Indicted

Journalist Misbehavior Case: PTI’s Faisal Javed Khan IndictedOn March 13, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader Faisal Javed Khan was indicted by the District and Sessions Court in Islamabad in a case of threatening a journalist. The indictment follows a complaint filed against Javed Khan at the Bani Gala police station on August 10, 2022.  During a press conference on August 9, 2022, held […]

Rights Activists and Civil Society Demand Immediate Resumption of X

Rights Activists and Civil Society Demand Immediate Resumption of XHuman rights activists and civil society organizations have demanded the immediate restoration of X, formerly known as Twitter, in a joint statement. They expressed grave concerns about the escalating occurrences of internet shutdowns and the blocking of social media platforms. The joint statement issued on March 13 highlights the urgent need for the restoration of access to X, emphasizing […]

PPF welcomes observations by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa of no tolerance for press intimidation; remain vary of observations questioning the intentions of the media, which open the door for doubt and action against journalists

PPF welcomes observations by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa of no tolerance for press intimidation; remain vary of observations questioning the intentions of the media, which open the door for doubt and action against journalistsPakistan Press Foundation (PPF) welcomes observations by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa that “intimidation of the press would not be tolerated at any costs.” However, PPF is also vary of observations made by the top judge regarding the process of verification that the media should be implementing and the limits of free expression […]

Police Ban Media Coverage Outside Adiala Jail on Imran Khan’s Meeting Day

Police Ban Media Coverage Outside Adiala Jail on Imran Khan’s Meeting Day

On March 12, police issued a ban on media coverage outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where former Prime Minister Imran Khan was meeting with party leaders and workers. The ban, announced by Rawalpindi police, restricts journalists from gathering or covering events outside the jail premises. After the conclusion of the meeting between the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]

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PTV Censorship Sparks Outcry in National Assembly: Omar Ayub Khan Speech Interrupted

PTV Censorship Sparks Outcry in National Assembly: Omar Ayub Khan Speech Interrupted

In a notable session of the National Assembly on March 3 in Islamabad, the state broadcaster, Pakistan Television (PTV), abruptly halted the live broadcast of a speech by Omar Ayub Khan, a prominent member.  of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-aligned Sunni Ittehad Council.  This occurrence took place right after the newly-elected Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s address, highlighting a dramatic […]

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Journalist Asad Toor Sent to Adiala Jail on Judicial Remand

Journalist Asad Toor Sent to Adiala Jail on Judicial Remand

On March 8, a district and sessions court in Islamabad sent journalist and YouTuber Asad Toor to jail on a 14-day judicial remand. This decision came after the court rejected a request by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for an extension of Toor’s physical custody. The FIA had sought additional time for investigations and to recover electronic […]

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Islamabad High Court (IHC) issues notices in journalists’ legislation case

Islamabad High Court (IHC)  issues notices in journalists’ legislation case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday issued notices to respondents in a case regarding legislation for the protection of journalists’ rights. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the cases filed by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), and Islamabad High Court Journalists Association (IHCJA). At the outset of […]

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