Journalist shot dead in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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...
Pakistan shuts down radio station over content
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 The IFJ demands the order be immediately withdrawn to allow the radio to broadcast freely....
Pakistani journalist escapes abduction attempt
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...
Increase in cases of violence against journalists in Pakistan
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...
News channels, social media blocked for a day in Pakistan
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....
Security situation for media deteriorates in Balochistan
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...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: October, 2017
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on November 15, 2017, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
Journalist still missing after three abductions in Pakistan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has expressed serious concerns over a series of incidents in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan, which have seen three journalists disappear. The IFJ demands...
Pakistan: fourth journalist killed this year
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns the killing of a journalist in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan on Thursday, October 12. The IFJ demands the immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. Haroon Khan, a...
Pakistan suspends mobile, internet services for security reasons
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is concerned about the repeated shutdown of Internet and cellular mobile phone services in Pakistan on grounds of ‘security’. The IFJ urges the Pakistani authorities to find alternative security measures to ensure free...
OTHER NEWS
PFUJ condemns media tribunal decision
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly opposed the announcement of media tribunal being established by the Pakistan government and termed it another attack on the freedom of speech and expression. PFUJ President GM Jamali and Secretary General...
PFUJ, unions lock down Dunya News group head office
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) led the protest rally and lock down of the Dunya News group head office in the afternoon here on Tuesday, today. Secretary General PFUJ Rana Muhammad Azeem led a big protest rally from Lahore Press Club to Dunya News...
Pakistan: Journalists march against massive layoffs at Dunya News
The leaders of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and hundreds of journalists and media workers marched on and locked down the Dunya News group headquarters in Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, on Tuesday 3 September to protest against the massive...
Pakistan: Journalist killed in reprisal attack for reporting on local gangs
Mirza Waseem Baig, a journalist working for 92 News, was killed by unidentified assailants in Punjab, a province of eastern Pakistan, on Friday 30 August 2019, following his reporting on local gangs activities. The International Federation of Journalists stands with...
Pakistani journalists face sever job threats
It is for information that Dunya News group has terminated as many as 70 journalists from Lahore head quarter as a down sizing move while a list of about two hundred journalists from Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi Islamabad and offices in other cities of Dunya News group...
Pakistan: Journalists left jobless as Dunya News downsizes
Dunya News has sacked 70 journalists from its Lahore headquarters as part of a plan to downsize the company. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) have strongly criticized the mass...
Pakistan: Broadcaster blocked amid Prime Minister visit to Washington
Pakistan’s private broadcaster Geo News was forced off air and its channel number abruptly changed in many parts of the country during Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to the US. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns this media blockage...