More threats against Pakistan’s Hamid Mir
The well-known and controversial Pakistani television talk show host Hamid Mir survived a murder attempt on April 19, even though he was hit with six bullets–two of which are still … Read More
Tag: Attack on Hamid Mir
Q&A: Pakistan’s Hamid Mir speaks about climate for press freedom following attack
In April, Geo News senior anchor Hamid Mir was shot multiple times shortly after a CPJ delegation met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who pledged to take several steps to … Read More
UK group says Geo ban disproportionate and unfair
LONDON: The chair of the UK Parliament’s cross-party group on Pakistan says the 15-day suspension of Geo license by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) and the illegal shutdown … Read More
Pemra must show proof of Geo’s anti-state activity: Mazhar Abbas
KARACHI: Senior journalist Mazhar Abbas has asked the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to present the evidence and records of anti-state activities of Geo News. On the 16th day … Read More
Politicians, journalists condemn attacks on media
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of leaders of various political parties, media and civil society organisations was held in Islamabad and the participants expressed serious concern over growing threats to freedom of … Read More
Illegal closure of Geo unacceptable, says senator
PESHAWAR: Senator Abdul Nabi Bangash, Senate Standing Committee on Professional and Technical Training Chairman, has said Jang Group is a big and responsible media organisation with a history of services … Read More
Every sacrifice to be rendered for journalists’ rights: Afzal Butt
MIRPUR: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) President Muhammad Afzal Butt has said that they would not hesitate to render any sacrifice for the rights of the journalist community.He said … Read More
Media persons facing multitude of threats, moot told
KARACHI: Speakers at a seminar titled ‘Challenges to Freedom of Expression’ at the Karachi Press Club on Tuesday evening expressed deep concern over threats being hurled at journalists, precipitated by … Read More