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.

Dunya News reporter, cameraperson injured in Quetta blasts

Dunya News reporter, cameraperson injured in Quetta blasts

 Published 6 years ago:  Twin blasts in Quetta have resulted in injuries to a Dunya News reporter and cameraperson, highlighting security challenges for journalists.

Journalist shot and injured in Quetta

Journalist shot and injured in Quetta

 Published 6 years ago:  Jamil Ahmed, a journalist in Quetta, was shot and critically injured by unidentified assailants, raising serious safety concerns for reporters.

Journalists attacked allegedly by land grabber's accomplices

Journalists attacked allegedly by land grabber's accomplices

 Published 6 years ago:  Senior journalist Mateen Haider and colleagues were attacked by land grabber's accomplices in Islamabad, prompting police action and arrests.

Intelligence operatives harass Dawn journalist Baqir Sajjad

Intelligence operatives harass Dawn journalist Baqir Sajjad

 Published 6 years ago:  Intelligence operatives harassed journalist Baqir Sajjad in Islamabad after a meeting with British diplomats, drawing widespread condemnation.

Police barge into government apartments in use by journos

Police barge into government apartments in use by journos

 Published 6 years ago:  Islamabad Police entered government apartments used by journalists, detaining one and causing damage amid claims of ministerial grudge.

Mariana Baabar Pashteen says she is receiving threats

Mariana Baabar Pashteen says she is receiving threats

 Published 6 years ago:  Senior journalist Mariana Baabar Pashteen reports receiving threats and holds the DG ISPR responsible, sparking calls for investigation.

Masked men take away Jang reporter from his home

Masked men take away Jang reporter from his home

 Published 6 years ago:  Masked men abducted a Jang newspaper reporter from his home in Karachi early Saturday morning, shocking the local community.

Nawaz Sharif's bodyguards attack Samaa camera operator

Nawaz Sharif's bodyguards attack Samaa camera operator

 Published 7 years ago:  Nawaz Sharif's bodyguards attacked Samaa TV cameraperson Wajid Ali outside Parliament, leaving him unconscious and prompting a case against the guards.

Raid on house of paralysis-stricken journalist Shabbar Azami

Raid on house of paralysis-stricken journalist Shabbar Azami

 Published 7 years ago:  Security personnel raided the home of journalist Shabbar Azami, raising concerns over press freedom in Karachi after his recent paralysis.

Bajaur Press Club closed for an indefinite period

Bajaur Press Club closed for an indefinite period

 Published 7 years ago:  The Bajaur Press Club has been closed indefinitely due to threats against journalists, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Nai Baat journalist detained after a raid on his home

Nai Baat journalist detained after a raid on his home

 Published 7 years ago:  Nai Baat journalist Nasrullah Khan Chaudhry was detained in a raid by law enforcement at his home, raising concerns over press freedom.

Armed men barge into Karachi Press Club

Armed men barge into Karachi Press Club

 Published 7 years ago:  Armed men in plain clothes invaded Karachi Press Club, harassing journalists and causing concern among officials. An inquiry is underway.

Masked men attack and injure reporter in Peshawar

Masked men attack and injure reporter in Peshawar

 Published 7 years ago:  Unidentified masked assailants attacked journalist Kamran Gul in Peshawar, injuring him seriously while he was at work in his office.

Journalist Farhan Hussain seeks security after receiving death threats

Journalist Farhan Hussain seeks security after receiving death threats

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalist Farhan Hussain has faced death threats and is seeking security, but authorities have not responded to his pleas for protection.

Analyst Gul Bukhari kidnapped

Analyst Gul Bukhari kidnapped

 Published 7 years ago:  Gul Bukhari, a prominent journalist, was kidnapped in Lahore as she headed to her show, raising serious concerns about media safety in Pakistan.

Armed men attack and injure BOL News analyst Asad Kharal

Armed men attack and injure BOL News analyst Asad Kharal

 Published 7 years ago:  BOL News analyst Asad Kharal was attacked and injured by armed men in Lahore, raising concerns over media safety in Pakistan.

Aamir Liaquat attacked reportedly by PPP workers

Aamir Liaquat attacked reportedly by PPP workers

 Published 7 years ago:  Aamir Liaquat attacked by PPP workers at a police station, sparking outrage among PTI supporters and raising safety concerns.

What police did to a Mashriq TV journalist is simply shameful

What police did to a Mashriq TV journalist is simply shameful

 Published 7 years ago:  Shehzad Afridi, a journalist with Mashriq TV, was tortured and arrested by police in Peshawar for filming a scene of police checks on smugglers.

DawnNews reporter beaten up, detained allegedly by councilor

DawnNews reporter beaten up, detained allegedly by councilor

 Published 7 years ago:  DawnNews reporter Bilal Sheikh was beaten and detained by a councilor in Sheikhupura while covering a sewerage project involving substandard materials.

Minister's men beat up journalist in Zhob

Minister's men beat up journalist in Zhob

 Published 7 years ago:  A journalist in Zhob was assaulted by supporters of Agriculture Minister Jaffar Khan Mandokhail amid allegations of corruption reporting.

Armed men attempt to break into Geo presenter Saleem Safi's home

Armed men attempt to break into Geo presenter Saleem Safi's home

 Published 7 years ago:  An armed break-in attempt at Saleem Safi's home in Islamabad injured a security guard and led to the attackers fleeing with stolen ammunition.

Doctor threatens TNN journalist

Doctor threatens TNN journalist

 Published 7 years ago:  TNN journalist Anwar Shah receives threats from Dr. Kaleem Shah after reporting on unethical practices by lady doctors in government hospitals.

Security forces abduct two journalists in Sindh

Security forces abduct two journalists in Sindh

 Published 7 years ago:  Security forces in Sindh have abducted two journalists on false charges, prompting calls for their immediate release by Reporters Without Borders.

Ombudsperson's staff 'attack and harass' Matiullah Jan and crew

Ombudsperson's staff 'attack and harass' Matiullah Jan and crew

 Published 7 years ago:  Matiullah Jan and his team were attacked and harassed by Ombudsperson Kashmala Tariq's staff, raising serious concerns about press freedom.

Capital TV reporter injured in alleged attack by PML-N MPA and accomplices

Capital TV reporter injured in alleged attack by PML-N MPA and accomplices

 Published 7 years ago:  Iftikhar Bhatti, a Capital TV reporter, was injured in an attack allegedly led by PML-N MPA Mian Naveed over his reports on corruption.

Death threats to Khabrain chief editor, police register FIR against banned outfit

Death threats to Khabrain chief editor, police register FIR against banned outfit

 Published 7 years ago:  Zia Shahid, Chief Editor of Daily Khabrain, receives death threats, prompting police to file an FIR against Jamaat ul Ahrar for the threats.

Sahibzada Bahauddin: Out of the frying pan into the fire

Sahibzada Bahauddin: Out of the frying pan into the fire

 Published 7 years ago:  Sahibzada Bahauddin recounts the harrowing journey of displaced journalists and the economic struggles faced by their families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Express Tribune journalist picked up, questioned by men in plain clothes

Express Tribune journalist picked up, questioned by men in plain clothes

 Published 7 years ago:  A journalist from The Express Tribune was detained by plainclothes men at Karachi University and interrogated, raising concerns for press freedom.