Media in Pakistan

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University guards beat up Samaa crew, damage news gathering van in Faisalabad

University guards beat up Samaa crew, damage news gathering van in Faisalabad

 Published 8 years ago:  A Samaa Television crew was beaten and their news gathering van damaged by security guards at the University of Agriculture. The attack, involving around ten guards, occurred while the crew was covering a student issue. Police arrived an hour late and did not intervene.

Journalist beaten up by political leader's guards

Journalist beaten up by political leader's guards

 Published 8 years ago:  A journalist from The Express Tribune, Zubair Ashraf, was beaten by security guards of a Pakistan Muslim League-Functional leader for objecting to rash driving in Karachi. The incident occurred on Korangi Road, resulting in injuries to Ashraf.

Press freedom under attack: Journalist Bakshish Elahi murdered in Haripur

Press freedom under attack: Journalist Bakshish Elahi murdered in Haripur

 Published 8 years ago:  Bakshish Elahi, Bureau Chief of K-2 Times in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was fatally shot by unidentified shooters while on duty on June 11, 2017. Elahi was also a member of the Federal Executive Council of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ-Dastoor). The union condemned the cold-blooded murder.

Express Tribune reporter Rana Tanveer escapes being run over by car, fractures leg

Express Tribune reporter Rana Tanveer escapes being run over by car, fractures leg

 Published 8 years ago:  Social activist Jibran Nasir reports that journalist Rana Tanveer, known for covering religious minorities, had his leg fractured by a car that attempted to run him over. Tanveer's home was vandalized with a death threat, and the police have shown little interest in addressing the threats.

Indian journalists protest raid on NDTV

Indian journalists protest raid on NDTV

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Turkey releases French photographer

Turkey releases French photographer

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PEMRA bans 'indecent' cell phone advert

PEMRA bans 'indecent' cell phone advert

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Death threats to Express Tribune journalist for reporting on religious minorities

Death threats to Express Tribune journalist for reporting on religious minorities

 Published 8 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned death threats against Lahore-based journalist Rana Tanveer, following his coverage of religious minorities. The IFJ calls on the Pakistan government to ensure Tanveer's safety and launch an investigation into the threats.