Journalists Under Attack

Journalists Under Attack highlights incidents of violence, threats, and intimidation against journalists, news organizations, and press clubs. 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.

Journalist bodies condemn abduction of journalist Zahid Abbas

Journalist bodies condemn abduction of journalist Zahid Abbas

 Published 3 years ago:  Journalist bodies in Pakistan condemn the abduction of Zahid Abbas Malik, emphasizing the need for immediate action to ensure his safety.

DawnNews anchor Adil Shahzeb receives death threats

DawnNews anchor Adil Shahzeb receives death threats

 Published 4 years ago:  DawnNews anchor Adil Shahzeb has received death threats, escalating concerns over journalist safety in Pakistan amidst political tensions.

PTI supporters abuse and harass journalists

PTI supporters abuse and harass journalists

 Published 4 years ago:  PTI supporters harassed several journalists, including women, during Imran Khan's rally in Karachi, leading to widespread condemnation.

President Haripur Press Club Zakir Tanoli injured in attack

President Haripur Press Club Zakir Tanoli injured in attack

 Published 4 years ago:  Zakir Tanoli, President of Haripur Press Club, was injured in an attack by masked men who used knives and pistol butts against him.

FIA arrests journalist Mohsin Baig during house raid

FIA arrests journalist Mohsin Baig during house raid

 Published 4 years ago:  The FIA arrested journalist Mohsin Baig during a house raid in Islamabad following allegations filed by Communications Minister Murad Saeed.

ARY host Iqrar ul Hassan reportedly tortured by security officials

ARY host Iqrar ul Hassan reportedly tortured by security officials

 Published 4 years ago:  ARY host Iqrar ul Hassan was allegedly tortured by security officials after exposing corruption, leading to his hospitalization in critical condition.

Journalist Ahmed Noorani's family comes under attack

Journalist Ahmed Noorani's family comes under attack

 Published 4 years ago:  Ambreen Fatima, wife of journalist Ahmad Noorani, was attacked by unidentified men in Lahore, shattering her car's windscreen during the assault.

Dawn chief reporter Amir Wasim claims being chased

Dawn chief reporter Amir Wasim claims being chased

 Published 4 years ago:  Dawn's Chief Reporter Amir Wasim claims he was chased by unknown individuals after leaving FAFEN's office, linking it to recent political events.

Tribal journalist Gohar Mehsud assaulted outside National Press Club

Tribal journalist Gohar Mehsud assaulted outside National Press Club

 Published 4 years ago:  Tribal journalist Gohar Mehsud was assaulted outside the National Press Club in Islamabad, raising concerns over journalist safety in the city.

Journalist threatened inside Landi Kotal Press Club

Journalist threatened inside Landi Kotal Press Club

 Published 4 years ago:  Local journalist Mehrab Shah Afridi was threatened at Landi Kotal Press Club, sparking outrage among journalists and calls for government action.

Journalist tortured in police custody

Journalist tortured in police custody

 Published 4 years ago:  A senior journalist was tortured in police custody in Rahim Yar Khan, highlighting the ongoing oppression of journalists in Pakistan.

Journalist Asad Toor injured by unidentified assailants

Journalist Asad Toor injured by unidentified assailants

 Published 4 years ago:  Journalist Asad Toor was severely injured in his Islamabad apartment by unidentified assailants on Tuesday night, leading to an investigation.

Absar Alam survives gun attack in Islamabad

Absar Alam survives gun attack in Islamabad

 Published 5 years ago:  Absar Alam, a prominent journalist, survived a gun attack in Islamabad, sustaining injuries but remaining in high spirits after the incident.

PFUJ condemns brutality against veteran journalist G.N Mughal

PFUJ condemns brutality against veteran journalist G.N Mughal

 Published 5 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 5 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.