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Stakeholders demand meaningful consultation for Internet governance in Pakistan

Stakeholders demand meaningful consultation for Internet governance in Pakistan

 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.

Malaysian journalists protest amendments threatening press freedom

Malaysian journalists protest amendments threatening press freedom

 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.

Fact-check: Viral video claiming Matiullah Jan's expulsion from PMA is false

Fact-check: Viral video claiming Matiullah Jan's expulsion from PMA is false

 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.

Cricket's Crossroads: Pakistan, BCCI, and the ICC Showdown

Cricket's Crossroads: Pakistan, BCCI, and the ICC Showdown

 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.

Submissions open for prestigious Global Shining Light Award

Submissions open for prestigious Global Shining Light Award

 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.

Matiullah Jan freed amid fears of transfer to Attock

Matiullah Jan freed amid fears of transfer to Attock

 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.

Dawn criticizes Matiullah Jan's arrest as 'misuse of the law'

Dawn criticizes Matiullah Jan's arrest as 'misuse of the law'

 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.

Anti-Terrorism Court grants bail to Matiullah Jan

Anti-Terrorism Court grants bail to Matiullah Jan

 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.

LHC summons IG Punjab, demands CCTV footage in journalist Shakir Awan case

LHC summons IG Punjab, demands CCTV footage in journalist Shakir Awan case

 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.

Unethical reporting: Suno TV targets Matiullah Jan amid controversial arrest

Unethical reporting: Suno TV targets Matiullah Jan amid controversial arrest

 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.

WISPAP seeks extension for VPN registration deadline

WISPAP seeks extension for VPN registration deadline

 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.

IHC suspends ATC decision on Matiullah Jan's physical remand

IHC suspends ATC decision on Matiullah Jan's physical remand

 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.

PFUJ condemns Matiullah Jan's abduction, warns of protests

PFUJ condemns Matiullah Jan's abduction, warns of protests

 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.

Matiullah Jan's remand challenged in Islamabad High Court

Matiullah Jan's remand challenged in Islamabad High Court

 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.

Media bias under scrutiny amid chaotic coverage of PTI protest

Media bias under scrutiny amid chaotic coverage of PTI protest

 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.

Terrorism and drug charges filed against journalist Matiullah Jan

Terrorism and drug charges filed against journalist Matiullah Jan

 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.

Concerns rise as journalist Matiullah Jan's detention lacks transparency

Concerns rise as journalist Matiullah Jan's detention lacks transparency

 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.

CPJ, HRCP demand immediate release of abducted Matiullah Jan

CPJ, HRCP demand immediate release of abducted Matiullah Jan

 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.

No sign of Matiullah Jan at Margalla Police Station: Lawyer Imaan Mazari

No sign of Matiullah Jan at Margalla Police Station: Lawyer Imaan Mazari

 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.

Matiullah Jan abducted while investigating PTI deaths

Matiullah Jan abducted while investigating PTI deaths

 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.

Journalists critique media bias in PTI march coverage

Journalists critique media bias in PTI march coverage

 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.

Journalist Mehreen Zahra-Malik calls out IT minister's 'maddening' use of X

Journalist Mehreen Zahra-Malik calls out IT minister's 'maddening' use of X

 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.

Pakistan loses 11th journalist this year as violence escalates in border region

Pakistan loses 11th journalist this year as violence escalates in border region

 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.

Asia-Pacific leaders reaffirm gender equality goals at Beijing+30 review

Asia-Pacific leaders reaffirm gender equality goals at Beijing+30 review

 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.

Journalist harassed with rape and death threats in India

Journalist harassed with rape and death threats in India

 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.

iVerify debunks old video of Esakhelvi shared ahead of PTI's protest

iVerify debunks old video of Esakhelvi shared ahead of PTI's protest

 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.

Orya Maqbool Jan granted bail after contentious FIA arrest

Orya Maqbool Jan granted bail after contentious FIA arrest

 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.

Berlin fellowship offers six-month digital security training for journalists

Berlin fellowship offers six-month digital security training for journalists

 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.