by SAMSN Admin | Mar 5, 2018 | Killing, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the killing of a journalist in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on March 1 and demands immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. Anjum Muneer Raja, 40-year-old sub-editor with Islamabad-based Urdu daily Qaumi...
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 25, 2018 | Censorship, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses serious concern over the Pakistan government’s order to close down a radio station for it contents on January 19. The IFJ demands the order be immediately withdrawn to allow the radio to broadcast freely....
by SAMSN Admin | Jan 11, 2018 | Attack, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the attack and abduction attempt on journalist Taha Siddiqui in Islamabad, Pakistan on January 10. The IFJ demands swift investigation into the incident to punish the perpetrators to ensure the security...
by SAMSN Admin | Nov 28, 2017 | Arrest / Detainment, Attack, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses serious concern over the increasing incidents of attacks on journalists and violations of journalists’ rights in Pakistan. The IFJ urges the Pakistan government to ensure a safe reporting environment for...
by SAMSN Admin | Nov 27, 2017 | Censorship, Internet Freedom, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the decisions by the Pakistani authorities to take down all television news channels and block access to some social media platforms on November 25 following a political demonstration in Islamabad, Pakistan....
by SAMSN Admin | Nov 13, 2017 | Freedom of Expression, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses serious concern over the growing threats and dangers to journalists and media in Balochistan, Pakistan. The IFJ demands urgent measures from the Pakistani authorities to improve the security situation to...