South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: December, 2015
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on January 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and support...
End Violence Against Women
Today marks, International Day to End Violence Against Women and Girls. Globally, Violence against women and girls remains one of the most serious – and the most tolerated – human rights violations. Female journalists often face threats and violence for simply doing...
Pakistani journalist killed in Peshawar
The International Federation of Journalists condemns the murder of a journalist in Peshawar in northern Pakistan. The IFJ demands an immediate investigation into the murder, the second this month in Pakistan. On Sunday, November 22, Pakistan journalist...
Abducted Pakistani journalist released after 15 hours
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the abduction of a journalist in Quetta, Balochistan of Pakistan on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. The IFJ demands an immediate investigation into the abduction to find and punish the culprits. Afzal Mughal, who...
South Asia’s battle with impunity
On November 2, the world marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) launched the Global and the Asia-Pacific regional campaigns that will see activities and events to raise awareness...
Senior journalist gunned down in Pakistan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in strongly condemning the killing of senior tribal journalist in the Tank district of Khyber Pahktunkhwa province in Pakistan on Tuesday, November 3. The IFJ and...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: October 2015
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on November 16, 2015, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and...
Pakistani media workers unpaid for months
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) express serious concerns over the non-payment of wages to journalists and media workers from BOL Network in Pakistan. The IFJ and PFUJ call on the...
TV reporter manhandled by Pakistan railway officers
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in condemning the manhandling of a TV reporter by the railway officers and police in Karachi, Pakistan. On September 22, Chand Nawaz, a journalist...
Pakistani media in crosshairs
September didn’t begin well for the Pakistani media. In less than 24 hours, two media personnel were killed and two seriously injured in a series attacks in two cities. On the night of September 8, 2015 a DSNG van of Geo News was attacked by unknown gunmen riding a...
OTHER NEWS
Pakistani journalist arrested for social media posts in Balochistan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses serious concern over the arrest of a young journalist in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan on June 25 for criticising the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on social media. The IFJ demands immediate release of...
Television journalists assaulted by university guards in Pakistan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the assaults on television journalists in two separate incidents in Faisalabad and Islamabad, Pakistan. The IFJ demands immediate action against those involved in the assaults. On June 21, six cameramen and...
IFJ, SAMSN call for end to internet shutdowns
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) express serious concern over the growing trend of internet shutdowns in South Asia and call on governments to stop internet shutdowns. Internet shutdowns is an act...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: June 2017
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on July 15, 2017, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support from...
Unknown gunmen kill journalist in Pakistan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns the killing of a senior journalist in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, June 11. The IFJ demands the immediate arrest and prosecution of gunmen to ensure justice. Bakshish Elahi,...
After death threat, Pakistani journalist survives murder attempt
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses serious concern over the attempted murder of journalist Rana Tanveer in Lahore, Pakistan on Friday, June 9. The IFJ demands immediate arrest of the culprits and security for the journalist. Journalist...
Death threats to Pakistani journalist for reporting on religious minorities
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the death threats to Lahore based journalist Rana Tanveer which followed his writing about religious minorities in Pakistan. The IFJ urges the Pakistan government to ensure security to the journalist and...