Media Law and Journalism

 Published yesterday:  From 2022 the government spent over Rs14.1 billion on advertising in electronic, print and social media, with electronic platforms receiving the largest share.

 Published 2 days ago:  BDNews24 reporter Mohammad Asaduzzaman remains jailed after a June 8 arrest under the Special Powers Act amid reports authorities confused him with politician.

 Published 2 days ago:  NCCIA summoned three journalists over a TV report later shared online, prompting debate on whether cybercrime authorities or PEMRA should regulate broadcast content that moves to digital platforms.

 Published 3 days ago:  NCCIA is Pakistan's federal cybercrime agency enforcing PECA to investigate online offenses widely affecting journalists, creators and other digital users.

 Published 3 days ago:  A court granted journalist Razi Tahir eight days' bail after the NCCIA registered a PECA 2016 case alleging he posted false information on X.

 Published 3 days ago:  Punjab government warned journalist Irshad Bhatti of legal action after he alleged misuse of public funds on beautification projects, calling the claims baseless.

 Published 5 days ago:  Rights Council of Pakistan condemned an alleged unannounced attempt to arrest journalist Razi Tahir and urged authorities to respect due process and protect press freedom.

 Published last week:  New Pentagon rules requiring official escorts for reporters in some areas have drawn criticism from press groups and major news organizations over transparency.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  A Hong Kong court jailed journalist Ronson Chan for five days after rejecting his appeal over an obstruction conviction, renewing press freedom concerns.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Leading Pakistani journalist bodies at a national convention in Islamabad condemned the 2025 PECA amendments as a 'Black Law', demanding withdrawal of registered cases and parliamentary review of media laws.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  PPF urges the Ministry of Human Rights to include explicit, enforceable safeguards for press freedom, expression and journalists' safety in the NAP‑HR 2026 to prevent media professionals being left unprotected.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  The New York Times sued the Pentagon over new accreditation rules requiring escorted access and prior approvals, arguing the measures violate press freedom and First Amendment protections.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  NCCIA received 77,023 cybercrime complaints in the first five months of 2026, producing 457 registered cases, 520 arrests and only eight convictions.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  A Karachi court ordered Airwaves Media Group's NewsOne to pay Rs21,85,760 to senior camera operator Zulfiqar Ali Babar within one month after ruling in his favour.

 Published last month:  Israel plans legal action against The New York Times and Nicholas Kristof after a column alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees during the Gaza war.

 Published last month:  Journalist Hammad Hassan says he was briefly detained by NCCIA over a tweet alleging surveillance near Islamabad's Red Zone, raising concerns about official investigations into journalists' social media activity.

 Published last month:  Supreme Court press reporters have boycotted the Bar Association after lawyers served a seven-day notice ordering journalists to vacate the court press room.

 Published last month:  Bangladesh High Court granted bail to journalists Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed in several cases tied to July unrest, but their release remains uncertain.

 Published last month:  Maldives journalists jailed in separate cases, one after questioning President Mohamed Muizzu and another for reporting on a court order, raising renewed concerns about press freedom.

 Published last month:  Maldives prosecutors have filed Qazf-related criminal charges against two Adhadhu journalists over a documentary, sparking concern among press freedom groups.

 Published last month:  Quetta journalist Maqbool Ahmed Jaffar was produced before a judicial magistrate and remanded to the Federal Investigation Agency for two days amid inquiries.

 Published last month:  A Senate panel was told 13 FIRs were filed against journalists, 11 cancelled; PECA 2025 routes cyber complaints to NCCIA while police handle other crimes.

 Published last month:  NCCIA Punjab arrested 13 people across several cities over alleged anti-state social media campaigns, seizing digital evidence and charging them under PECA.

 Published last month:  DigiMAP warns that Pakistan's press freedom is worsening due to legal, economic and security pressures, urging reforms to protect journalists and expression.

 Published last month:  HRCP's 2025 report finds Pakistan's media under pressure after PECA amendments, noting legal measures, economic coercion and actions targeting journalists.

 Published last month:  Freedom Network says press freedom in Pakistan has declined as amended PECA and regulatory actions were used to target journalists and curb online dissent.

 Published last month:  A magistrate granted post-arrest bail to senior journalist Fakhar ur Rehman in a PECA case after hearing arguments and ordering Rs50,000 surety bonds.

 Published last month:  Senior journalist Fakhar ur Rehman has been arrested in a PECA case registered by NCCIA, with multiple journalists named and questions raised over due process and transparency.