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 Published 10 months ago:  Geo News faces criticism after a homophobic tweet targeting Richard Grenell, a Trump advisor advocating for Imran Khan's release, which was subsequently deleted.

 Published 10 months ago:  Journalist Malik Zafar Iqbal Naich was tragically shot dead in Rahim Yar Khan while distributing newspapers. The IFJ and PFUJ strongly condemn the killing, urging swift justice amid Pakistan's deteriorating safety for journalists.

 Published 11 months ago:  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.

 Published 11 months ago:  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.

 Published 11 months ago:  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.

 Published 11 months ago:  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.

 Published 11 months ago:  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. SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.

 Published last year:  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.