by SAMSN Admin | Sep 15, 2021 | Economic pressure, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
Local media groups left in Afghanistan met with Taliban leaders on September 3 to address concerns around journalist safety. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is cautious over the Taliban’s commitment to combating impunity for crimes against...
by SAMSN Admin | Sep 15, 2021 | Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
Hundreds of Pakistani journalists participated a ‘sit in’ demonstration from September 12-13, united in protest against the proposed controversial Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) bill. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Pakistan...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 30, 2021 | Pakistan
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has shown its deep concern over the suspect abduction of a Pakistani reporter while he was performing his duties in Afghanistan and demanded the Afghan & Pakistan authorities to ensure his safe rescue. A reporter from...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 30, 2021 | Pakistan
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has shown its deep concern over the arrest of two Pakistani journalists in Qandhar, Afghanistan and demanded the Pakistan Government to coordinate authorities in Afghanistan to get them free. Two Pakistan journalists...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 27, 2021 | Pakistan, SAMSN Blog
A strong and independent media depends on progressive government and state policies. But in a country like Pakistan, where critical voices find little space and attacks on critical media continue, the dream of a free media remains elusive, writes Mazhar Abbas. Never...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 26, 2021 | Economic pressure, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
Recent studies by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) indicate large-scale forced dismissals of journalists from Pakistani media houses and non-payment of media workers arrears is increasing in Pakistan. The IFJ and its Pakistan affiliate, the Pakistan...
