Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has taken notice of the alleged torture and arrest of Fayyaz Zafar, a senior journalist from Swat. Discussing the incident with relevant authorities, he emphasized the importance of conducting an impartial investigation into the incident. He asserted that the authority of the office must not be employed…
Chief Justice-designate Qazi Faez Isa says freedom of expression and access to information are the fundamental rights of every citizen. Justice Isa said so while addressing the swearing-in ceremony of the cabinet of the Press Association of the Supreme Court. The CJP said the purpose of all laws was to bring out the truth and…
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that today was a historic day as for the first time, a health card facility was being launched for journalists, media workers and artists on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.Addressing the launching ceremony of “Prime Minister’s National Health Program 2023 for journalists,…
Doha – July 25, 2023 Al Jazeera Media Network strongly denounces the recent move by the Egyptian authorities to re-instate a number of its journalists onto a newly crafted terrorism list, subsequent to the termination of their unjust categorization on a roster that undergoes renewal every five years. The latest ruling issued by the Cairo Criminal…
Doha – July 23, 2023 Al Jazeera Media Network is proud to announce that it has been honoured with nine prestigious DotComm Awards. A Platinum DotComm award was given for the year-long campaign seeking justice for the slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, as well as for the revamping of Al Jazeera’s corporate website and the…
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed consistent engagement with Pakistan as blanket ban on speeches poses threat to freedom of expression. In a letter to US lawmakers, Blinken highlighted consistent talks with all Pakistani stakeholders while emphasizing significant concerns on issues like freedom of expression and political inclusion. Blinken responded as scores of…