by SAMSN Admin | Aug 12, 2016 | Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Internet Freedom, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) condemn the passing of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill (PECB) 2016 on Thursday, August 11. The IFJ urges the Pakistan parliament to reconsider...
by SAMSN Admin | Aug 9, 2016 | Killing, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in condemning the killing of two cameramen in the Civil Hospital bomb blast in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province in Pakistan. The IFJ demands an...
by SAMSN Admin | May 18, 2016 | Media Rights Violations, Missing, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses grave concern for Pakistani journalist Zeenat Shahzadi who has been missing since August 2015. The IFJ demands Pakistan’s authorities to take immediate action to find her kidnappers and reveal the status of...
by SAMSN Admin | May 17, 2016 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bulletin, Freedom of Expression, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on June 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support from...
by SAMSN Admin | May 9, 2016 | Killing, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in deploring the murder of a journalist and human rights activist, in Karachi on Saturday, May 7. The IFJ demands an immediate investigate into the...
by SAMSN Admin | May 6, 2016 | Arrest / Detainment, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in condemning the arrest of journalists in Pakistan by local police. The IFJ demands immediate withdrawal of all the false cases against journalists...