by SAMSN Admin | Jul 19, 2018 | Freedom of Expression, Pakistan, Release, Threat
Pakistan’s media and journalists are facing unprecedented pressure and intimidation ahead of the General Election 2018 scheduled for July 25. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is seriously concerned by the incidents of pressure, intimidation and threat...
by SAMSN Admin | Jul 4, 2018 | Pakistan, SAMSN Blog
Whatsapp is a tool for communicating, but how will it impact journalism? Lubna Jerar Naqvi discusses this in the latest blog. WhatsApp has become a valuable tool for many journalists in Pakistan, initially it was the SMS. Journalists have joined numerous groups that...
by SAMSN Admin | Jun 7, 2018 | Attack, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
Two senior journalists faced attack and abduction within a few hours in Lahore, Pakistan, highlighting the tough situation for the media ahead of the parliamentary elections. Journalist Asad Kharal was attacked by armed masked men; and Gul Bukhari was abducted and...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 14, 2018 | Harassment, Pakistan, SAMSN Blog
Despite the fact that sexual violence and harassment are rampant, there is very little awareness about it, says Lubna Jerar Naqvi who is doing her bit to raise awareness. Sexual harassment and sexual assault are rampant but in societies like Pakistan – religious...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 29, 2018 | Killing, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
Pakistani journalist, Zeeshan Ashraf Butt became the second journalist killed in Pakistan this year, when he was shot dead on March 27. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) deplores the killing and calls for an immediate investigation. Zeeshan, a...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 16, 2018 | Gender, Pakistan, SAMSN Blog
In order to increase the membership of women in unions, the real purpose of unions must be explained, says Lubna Jerar Naqvi. With the increase in the number of women entering media, we need more women journalists in decision-making positions in unions and media...
