Restrictions on media
Journalists Beyond Borders (BRF) in its yearly report ((2021) has decried and disparaged the government for its consistent drive of tightening the screws around Pakistani media with no sign of…
Freedom of Expression
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Provisional Assembly (PA) once again adopts bill for journalists’ protection
The Sindh Assembly on Monday once more adopted the Sindh Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners Bill 2021. The bill was earlier returned by the governor to the legislature…
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Sindh governor raises objections over journalists’ protection bill
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Sunday raised objections over Sindh Protection of Journalists’ and other Media Practitioners’ Bill-2021 and sent it back to Sindh Assembly, it has been reported….
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Bilawal to write to Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief, drawing attention to agency’s ‘defamation’ due to attacks on journalists
PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday said he would write a letter to Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lt Gen Faiz Hameed to bring to his notice “how his institution…
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Ensure freedom of expression, media, demands lawyers’ convention
ISLAMABAD: The legal and journalist fraternities, civil society members, human rights activists and political leaders Thursday demanded ensuring freedom of expression and the media in the country. Speakers addressing participants…
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CPJ highlights risks for journalists who flee
NEW YORK— The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday called on governments to provide safe refuge to journalists at risk through special emergency visas, in a feature and recommendations released ahead of…