Journalists Under Attack

Journalists Under Attack highlights incidents of violence, threats, and intimidation against journalists, news organizations, and press clubs in Pakistan since 2012. This section sheds light on the risks media professionals face, their resilience, and the broader impact on press freedom. Viewer discretion is advised, as some images may be graphic.

PFUJ condemns brutality against veteran journalist G.N Mughal

PFUJ condemns brutality against veteran journalist G.N Mughal

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ condemns the brutal assault on veteran journalist G.N Mughal, calling for immediate action against the assailants and better journalist protection.

Geo News cameraperson beaten up outside Islamabad court

Geo News cameraperson beaten up outside Islamabad court

 Published 4 years ago:  Geo News cameraperson Nasir Mughal was assaulted by accused and their lawyers outside an Islamabad court during a murder case coverage.

ARY anchor Iqrar ul Hassan injured in attack

ARY anchor Iqrar ul Hassan injured in attack

 Published 5 years ago:  ARY anchor Iqrar ul Hassan was injured in a brutal attack by unidentified assailants in Karachi, raising serious safety concerns for journalists.

Journalist Bayazid Khan says chief minister's men abducted him

Journalist Bayazid Khan says chief minister's men abducted him

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalist Bayazid Khan claims abduction by Balochistan's chief minister's men, revealing details of illegal confinement and police involvement.

BOL News president and assistant vice president abducted in Karachi

BOL News president and assistant vice president abducted in Karachi

 Published 5 years ago:  Nabeel Jakhura and Shabi Al Hassan of BOL News were abducted in Karachi, raising concerns over media personnel safety in the region.

Journalist Alveena Agha harassed for exposing business group's fraud

Journalist Alveena Agha harassed for exposing business group's fraud

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalist Alveena Agha faces harassment for exposing a business group's fraud in Karachi, raising concerns over her safety and wellbeing.

KP official abuses and threatens DawnNews bureau chief

KP official abuses and threatens DawnNews bureau chief

 Published 5 years ago:  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM's Complaint Cell Chairman Dilroz Khan threatens DawnNews bureau chief Ali Akbar over BRT bus condition inquiries.

'Surveyors' who came looking for journalist Zafar Naqvi

'Surveyors' who came looking for journalist Zafar Naqvi

 Published 5 years ago:  Zafar Naqvi reports a new harassment attempt after previous abductions, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for journalists in Pakistan.

Women journalists express concern over harassment, online threats from PTI supporters

Women journalists express concern over harassment, online threats from PTI supporters

 Published 5 years ago:  Women journalists in Pakistan voice serious concerns over online harassment and threats from government supporters following criticism of policies.

Drug dealer attacks Daily Sahafat journalist

Drug dealer attacks Daily Sahafat journalist

 Published 5 years ago:  Abbas Ali Jutt, a journalist in Okara, was attacked by a drug dealer over social media posts about local drug activity, prompting calls for justice.

Journalist Ahsan Zia receives death threats

Journalist Ahsan Zia receives death threats

 Published 5 years ago:  Senior journalist Ahsan Zia has received alarming death threats, prompting a strong response from media organizations and law enforcement!

Death threats to Hamid Mir, Muhammad Malick in social media video

Death threats to Hamid Mir, Muhammad Malick in social media video

 Published 5 years ago:  Hamid Mir and Muhammad Malick face death threats in a viral social media video, prompting demands for action from the Press Information Department.

PFUJ, FN condemn violence on Chaman-based journalists

PFUJ, FN condemn violence on Chaman-based journalists

 Published 5 years ago:  PFUJ and FN condemn the brutal violence against Chaman-based journalists, demanding a judicial inquiry and immediate action against the perpetrators.

Journalist Jameer Mahir attacked, injured in Shikarpur

Journalist Jameer Mahir attacked, injured in Shikarpur

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalist Jameer Mahir was seriously injured in an attack by unknown assailants in Shikarpur, raising concerns about journalist safety.

APP journalist Ijaz Ahmed attacked, injured in Peshawar

APP journalist Ijaz Ahmed attacked, injured in Peshawar

 Published 5 years ago:  Ijaz Ahmed Khan, a senior journalist of APP, was attacked and injured in Peshawar by two unknown assailants on the Peshawar-Charsadda Road.

Express News bureau chief Jamshed Baghwan harassed by unknown men

Express News bureau chief Jamshed Baghwan harassed by unknown men

 Published 5 years ago:  Jamshed Baghwan, Express News Peshawar bureau chief, was harassed by unidentified men outside the traffic police headquarters in Peshawar.

Attack on Dawn journalist's home in Umerkot

Attack on Dawn journalist's home in Umerkot

 Published 5 years ago:  Freedom Network raises alarm over the attack on Dawn journalist A.B. Arisar's home in Umerkot, highlighting increasing journalist risks in Sindh.

Police manhandle Hum News journalist in Nowshera

Police manhandle Hum News journalist in Nowshera

 Published 5 years ago:  Police assaulted a Hum News journalist in Nowshera while he reported on a fight involving Afghan refugees and ignored police misconduct.

PEMRA cuts distribution of Geo News after CEO's arrest

PEMRA cuts distribution of Geo News after CEO's arrest

 Published 5 years ago:  Pakistan's PEMRA has restricted Geo News broadcasts amidst the CEO's arrest, raising concerns over press freedom and censorship in the country.

NAB arrests Jang Group boss Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

NAB arrests Jang Group boss Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

 Published 5 years ago:  Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, head of Jang Group, arrested for corruption in a decades-old land transaction case, raising concerns about media freedom in Pakistan.

Journalist Gul Bukhari threatened with terrorism charges, extradition from UK

Journalist Gul Bukhari threatened with terrorism charges, extradition from UK

 Published 5 years ago:  Pakistani authorities threaten journalist Gul Bukhari with terrorism charges and extradition from the UK amid calls for journalist protection.

Pakistani blogger in exile attacked, threatened in Rotterdam

Pakistani blogger in exile attacked, threatened in Rotterdam

 Published 5 years ago:  A Pakistani blogger in exile, Amad Waqass Goraya, was attacked in Rotterdam, prompting calls for investigation by Reporters without Borders.

Journalists condemn raid on publishing house

Journalists condemn raid on publishing house

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalists are outraged over a raid by alleged ISI agents on the Urdu publisher of 'A Case of Exploding Mangoes', jeopardizing free expression.

Journalist claims intelligence inspector visited his home

Journalist claims intelligence inspector visited his home

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalist Ahmad Noorani reported an intelligence inspector visited his home without prior notice, viewing it as an act of harassment.

Dawn office besieged again

Dawn office besieged again

 Published 6 years ago:  A protest outside the Dawn office in Islamabad intensifies as crowds block entry, prompting calls for police intervention and government action.

Mob blocks gates of Dawn offices in Islamabad

Mob blocks gates of Dawn offices in Islamabad

 Published 6 years ago:  A protest in Islamabad saw around 100 people block the gates of Dawn offices for nearly three hours over a controversial article.

Deputy bureau chief of 24 News Irfan Malik escapes attempt on life

Deputy bureau chief of 24 News Irfan Malik escapes attempt on life

 Published 6 years ago:  Irfan Malik, deputy bureau chief of 24 News, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Media Town, encountering multiple assailants.

Gunman threatens to kill VSH News journalist

Gunman threatens to kill VSH News journalist

 Published 6 years ago:  Iqbal Baloch, a journalist from VSH News, received a death threat from a gunman in Karachi's Kala Pul area, raising concerns for journalist safety.