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December 05, 2024: UNESCO and IRADA hosted a national consultation in Islamabad, calling for inclusive Internet governance reforms in Pakistan to protect digital rights, freedom of expression, and access to information through multi-stakeholder collaboration.
December 05, 2024: Over 50 journalists protested in Kuala Lumpur against proposed amendments to the Printing Presses and Publications Act, which threaten press freedom. IFJ and NUJM urge the government to withdraw the bill and engage in stakeholder consultation.
December 04, 2024: A viral video claiming journalist Matiullah Jan was expelled from PMA has been debunked by iVerify Pakistan. The video, edited with AI, originates from the drama serial Ehd-e-Wafa.
December 04, 2024: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 faces uncertainty as Pakistan's hosting rights clash with India's refusal to participate. A political and financial standoff unfolds.
December 03, 2024: Submit your work for the Global Shining Light Award by February 28, 2025. Celebrate investigative journalism from the Global South at the Kuala Lumpur conference.
November 30, 2024: Journalist Matiullah Jan has been released from Adiala Jail after securing bail, ending fears of a potential transfer to Attock Jail. He expressed gratitude to supporters and shared light-hearted moments about his custody.
November 30, 2024: Daily Dawn condemns the arrest of journalist Matiullah Jan as a misuse of the law. The editorial highlights concerns over the state's weaponization of legal provisions against journalists, activists, and dissenters.
November 30, 2024: The Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court has granted bail to journalist Matiullah Jan in a case involving drugs and terrorism charges. He was released on a surety bond of PKR 10,000 following the suspension of his physical remand by the Islamabad High Court.
November 29, 2024: The Lahore High Court has ordered the production of journalist Shakir Mahmood Awan’s alleged kidnapper by Monday while summoning IG Punjab and demanding CCTV footage from Safe City.
November 29, 2024: Suno TV faces criticism for targeting senior journalist Matiullah Jan with a smear campaign following his controversial abduction and arrest. This raises serious concerns about media ethics and press freedom in Pakistan.
November 29, 2024: WISPAP has requested the Ministry of Interior to extend the deadline for VPN registration in Pakistan, citing the need to ensure compliance amid increasing VPN usage after platform bans.
November 29, 2024: The Islamabad High Court has suspended the Anti-Terrorism Court's decision granting a two-day physical remand for journalist Matiullah Jan, placing him under judicial remand instead.
November 29, 2024: The PFUJ has condemned the abduction and arrest of journalist Matiullah Jan, demanding his immediate release. They warn of nationwide protests if government actions against journalists continue.
November 29, 2024: Advocate Imaan Mazari has challenged Matiullah Jan’s two-day physical remand in the Islamabad High Court, claiming his arrest is based on a false case. Calls for press freedom and justice grow louder.
November 29, 2024: The chaotic PTI protest for Imran Khan's release highlighted deep divisions in media coverage. While social media platforms gained traction for real-time updates, mainstream outlets faced criticism for biased reporting.
November 28, 2024: Journalist Matiullah Jan faces terrorism and drug charges after his alleged abduction. Police claim meth was recovered from his car, raising serious concerns about the case’s implications for press freedom.
November 28, 2024: Matiullah Jan's son has alleged police are withholding a copy of the FIR registered against his father, who was moved from Margalla police station to an undisclosed location after his detention.
November 28, 2024: The Committee to Protect Journalists and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan have called for the immediate release and safety of Matiullah Jan, who was abducted on Wednesday in Islamabad.
November 28, 2024: Lawyer Imaan Mazari revealed that journalist Matiullah Jan remains missing despite reports he was briefly at Margalla Police Station. His abduction sparks concerns over press freedom in Pakistan.
November 28, 2024: Senior journalist Matiullah Jan has been abducted in Islamabad while investigating PTI protest deaths. Rights lawyers have filed a habeas corpus petition as charges of drug possession and terrorism spark outrage.
November 26, 2024: The PTI march on Islamabad has highlighted concerns over media impartiality, with journalists Absa Komal and Arifa Noor warning about the risks of silencing mainstream media and its diminishing relevance.
November 26, 2024: Journalist Mehreen Zahra-Malik criticizes Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja for using the banned platform X to target political opponents, highlighting irony and inconsistencies in Pakistan's digital policies.
November 22, 2024: Young journalist Jinan Hussain becomes Pakistan's 11th media casualty of 2024 in a devastating attack on a passenger convoy in Kurram district that claimed 41 lives near the Afghan border.
November 21, 2024: Pakistan pledges enhanced digital access, economic opportunities, and gender-responsive policies for women at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review in Bangkok.
November 21, 2024: Investigative journalist Rana Ayyub received over 200 threats after her phone number was leaked on social media by a right-wing content creator. IFJ and IJU demand Maharashtra authorities take immediate action against those responsible for this targeted online harassment.
November 21, 2024: iVerify Pakistan debunks an old video of singer Attaullah Esakhelvi urging support for PTI’s November 24 protest as misleading. The viral clip shared widely on X, was found to be from March 2022.
November 21, 2024: Prominent analyst Orya Maqbool Jan, arrested by FIA for expressing dissent on the Mubarak Sani case, has been granted bail. The case raised concerns over press freedom and due process in Pakistan.
November 20, 2024: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Germany is accepting applications for its 2025 Berlin Fellowship Program, offering journalists from crisis areas six months of digital security training, networking opportunities, and more.