by SAMSN Admin | May 3, 2015 | Feature, Freedom of Expression, Pakistan, Reports and Publications
Over the last two decades independent journalism has been difficult in most parts of Pakistan but reporting from Balochistan has been particularly challenging due to multiple threats from various quarters – Baloch nationalists and separatists as well as security and...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 28, 2015 | Freedom of Expression, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the brutal murder of a Pakistani media and human rights activist in Karachi on Friday, April 24. The IFJ calls on the Pakistani government to take immediate action to ensure these culprits are brought the...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 18, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bulletin, India, Maldives, Media Rights Violations, 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 May 15, 2015, and contributions are most welcome. Let others know what you are doing or seek solidarity and support from other SAMSN members on your...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 8, 2015 | Censorship, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is seriously concerned over the reports that the Pakistan government is mulling amendment in a law to empower the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PERMA) for blocking the transmission of TV contents....
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 7, 2015 | Impunity, Killing, Media Rights Violations, Pakistan, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes the establishment of two judicial tribunals to investigate six journalist murders in the Balochistan province of Pakistan since 2011. According to a statement from the Home Department in Quetta, the provincal...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 18, 2015 | Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bulletin, 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 April 15, 2015, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and support...
