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.

Newspaper distribution in Balochistan begins to suffer after threats from armed groups

Newspaper distribution in Balochistan begins to suffer after threats from armed groups

 Published 8 years ago:  Newspaper distribution in Balochistan is disrupted due to threats from the banned United Baloch Army against journalists and media transporters.

Kohlu Press Club shut down in protest over undue violence by police

Kohlu Press Club shut down in protest over undue violence by police

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalists in Kohlu protest against police violence, shutting down the local press club indefinitely amidst ongoing harassment and arrests.

Islamabad Police register FIR against Arshad Sharif

Islamabad Police register FIR against Arshad Sharif

 Published 8 years ago:  Islamabad Police have registered an FIR against Arshad Sharif over alleged links of parliamentarians with militant groups revealed in his show.

Three journalists beaten up by security guards at Judicial Complex

Three journalists beaten up by security guards at Judicial Complex

 Published 8 years ago:  Three journalists were assaulted by security guards at the Judicial Complex during a NAB appearance, raising concerns over press safety.

TV crews threatened, harassed and beaten up by PML-N supporters

TV crews threatened, harassed and beaten up by PML-N supporters

 Published 8 years ago:  PML-N supporters attacked TV crews from ARY and BOL, threatening and beating journalists covering Nawaz Sharif's rally, raising press freedom concerns.

Social media activist arrested in Hunza

Social media activist arrested in Hunza

 Published 8 years ago:  Hasnain Ramal, a social media activist, was arrested in Hunza under anti-terrorism and cyber crime laws, sparking human rights concerns.

Kharan Press Club shut down after threats from armed group

Kharan Press Club shut down after threats from armed group

 Published 8 years ago:  The Kharan Press Club in Balochistan has been shut down indefinitely due to threats from an armed group, raising concerns for journalists.

Channel 24 journalist Saba Bajeer harassed, mistreated by FIA officials

Channel 24 journalist Saba Bajeer harassed, mistreated by FIA officials

 Published 8 years ago:  Channel 24 journalist Saba Bajeer faced harassment and violence from FIA officials while covering a news story at PIMS.

The Nation journalist picked up by men in plain clothes in Karachi: Freedom Network

The Nation journalist picked up by men in plain clothes in Karachi: Freedom Network

 Published 8 years ago:  Abdullah Zafar, a journalist from The Nation, was taken by plainclothes men in Karachi, raising concerns over press freedom in Pakistan.

Journalist beaten up by alleged drug dealers in Badin

Journalist beaten up by alleged drug dealers in Badin

 Published 8 years ago:  A senior journalist in Badin was attacked by drug peddlers for reporting on their illegal activities, raising concerns among local journalists.

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:  In Faisalabad, a Samaa Television crew was assaulted by university guards while covering a student issue, resulting in a damaged news van.

Journalist beaten up by political leader's guards

Journalist beaten up by political leader's guards

 Published 8 years ago:  A journalist in Karachi was beaten by guards of a political leader after objecting to their convoy's reckless driving.

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:  Journalist Rana Tanveer, known for his reporting on religious minorities, fractures his leg after a car attempt to run him over in Islamabad.

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 condemns death threats to journalist Rana Tanveer for his reporting on religious minorities in Pakistan.

Geo journalist Azaz Syed escapes kidnapping attempt

Geo journalist Azaz Syed escapes kidnapping attempt

 Published 8 years ago:  Geo journalist Azaz Syed narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt in Islamabad, prompting police investigation and calls for CCTV evidence.

Police raid journalist Haroon Baloch's home without search warrants

Police raid journalist Haroon Baloch's home without search warrants

 Published 9 years ago:  Punjab Police unlawfully raided journalist Haroon Baloch's home without search warrants in the New Town area of Rawalpindi.

Armed PPP men attack Larkana Press Club

Armed PPP men attack Larkana Press Club

 Published 9 years ago:  A group of armed PPP men attacked the Larkana Press Club, damaging property and intimidating journalists against negative coverage of by-elections.

Samaa journalist in Sukkur abducted and tortured

Samaa journalist in Sukkur abducted and tortured

 Published 9 years ago:  Samaa TV journalist Imdad Phulpoto was abducted and tortured by police in Sukkur, raising concerns over press freedom and safety in Pakistan.

Journalist picked up by police in Pakpattan, beaten at unknown location

Journalist picked up by police in Pakpattan, beaten at unknown location

 Published 9 years ago:  Freelance journalist Waris Ali Shah was reportedly detained and beaten by police in Pakpattan after exposing corruption within the local police force.

Unidentified gunmen intercept Aaj anchor Rana Mubashir's car

Unidentified gunmen intercept Aaj anchor Rana Mubashir's car

 Published 9 years ago:  Two gunmen intercepted Aaj TV anchor Rana Mubashir's car, searching for him, raising concerns for journalist safety in Pakistan.

92 News crew attacked, one injured, DSNG van damaged

92 News crew attacked, one injured, DSNG van damaged

 Published 9 years ago:  A 92 News TV crew was attacked in Karachi, resulting in injuries to an engineer and damage to their DSNG van. Immediate arrests demanded!

One killed, several injured in attack on ARY News office in Karachi

One killed, several injured in attack on ARY News office in Karachi

 Published 9 years ago:  Violent clashes erupted at the ARY News office in Karachi, resulting in one death and multiple injuries during an MQM protest against alleged biased media coverage.

Two DawnNews staffers injured in Karachi shooting

Two DawnNews staffers injured in Karachi shooting

 Published 9 years ago:  Two DawnNews staffers were injured in a shooting incident in Karachi's Landhi 89 neighborhood, prompting police investigations.

Abb Takk TV reporter thrashed

Abb Takk TV reporter thrashed

 Published 10 years ago:  Abb Takk TV reporter Atif Hussain was attacked by unknown assailants in Karachi while covering a news story, prompting calls for action.

Journalists threatened for reporting on Cybercrime Bill

Journalists threatened for reporting on Cybercrime Bill

 Published 10 years ago:  Journalists in Islamabad face threats from the government for reporting on the Cybercrime Bill, raising concerns over press freedom in Pakistan.

Security personnel thrash The Nation reporter

Security personnel thrash The Nation reporter

 Published 11 years ago:  Security personnel assaulted a reporter from The Nation in Karachi over a dispute during a routine check, sparking outrage among journalists!

Police beat up Express Tribune reporter

Police beat up Express Tribune reporter

 Published 11 years ago:  Islamabad Police physically assaulted Express Tribune reporter Obaid Abbasi while he was covering a story at district courts, prompting outrage.

Christian journalist injured in attack

Christian journalist injured in attack

 Published 11 years ago:  Christian journalist Shamim Masih was attacked in Islamabad, sparking condemnation from PCC President Nazir Bhatti over police inaction!