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Nationwide Internet Outage in Temporarily Disrupts Connectivity
On April 9, residents across Pakistan experienced a temporary disruption in internet services, with users reporting outages starting from 11:35 am. The primary service providers affected includ...
Hunt Continues for More Suspects in Journalist Jan Mohammad Mahar’s Murder
In a press conference on April 9, Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon said that the hunt for more suspects is still active in the ongoing investigation into the murder of...
Information Minister Tarar Meets Media Groups, Addresses Industry Challenges
On April 5, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar held separate meetings with representatives from the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), the Council of Pakistan Newspape...
Islamabad High Court Demands Concrete Evidence for Social Media Platform X’s Closure
On April 3, the Islamabad High Court (IHC), led by Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, ordered the interior secretary to appear before the court on April 17 to provide a detailed justification for the ...
Journalist Murtaza Ali Shah Faces Threats from India Over Khalistan Coverage
Murtaza Ali Shah, a reporter for Geo News and The News London, is facing life-threatening intimidation from the Indian state due to his extensive coverage of Khalistan issues, according to the ...
Afghan Radio Journalist Ahmad Hanayish Attacked in Islamabad, Suffers Serious Injuries
An Islamabad-based Afghan journalist, Ahmad Hanayish, also known by his birth name Abdul Aleem Saqib, sustained severe injuries in an attack on April 3 in Islamabad. Renowned for his significant ...
Supreme Court Takes Strong Stance on Misinformation, Media Regulation, and Journalist Harassment
A three-member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, comprising Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, addressed critical issues related to...
Federal Board of Revenue Enforces Immediate Media Interaction Ban
On April 3, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) implemented a strict ban preventing all officers from interacting with the media personnel. The FBR Chairman Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana enforced th...
Veteran Journalist Syed Iqbal Hussain Passes Away
Iqbal Hussain, a senior journalist and Associate Editor of the business magazine Economic Outlook, which is published by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) and Pakistan Press International ...
https://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/veteran-journalist-syed-iqbal-hussain-passes-away/
Federal Cabinet Revises Exit Control List, Media Persons Imran Riaz Khan and Sami Ibrahim Among New Additions
On March 28, the federal cabinet endorsed the addition of 24 names to the Exit Control List (ECL), following a proposal shared by the Interior Ministry. This list now includes prominent journal...
Punjab Announces Plans for AI-Powered Electronic Media Monitoring and New Cyber Advertising Policy
Director General Public Relations (DGPR) Punjab Rubina Afzal has revealed plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the province’s electronic media monitoring practices. The announce...
KPC, Unilever Join Hands to Improve Climate Change Reporting in Pakistan
On March 29, Karachi Press Club (KPC) and Unilever Pakistan initiated a significant partnership through an interactive session aimed at bolstering climate change journalism in Pakistan. This eng...
Pakistan, UK Discuss Fake News, Media Cooperation
On March 28, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, and the British High Commission’s Political Counsellor, Zoe Ware, deliberated on the pressing global issue ...
https://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/pakistan-uk-discuss-fake-news-media-cooperation/
Supreme Court Restrains FIA From Arresting Journalists; AGP Provides Assurance
On March 27, the Supreme Court of Pakistan, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, restrained the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from arresting journalists till the next date of hearing ...
Islamabad High Court (IHC) Summons Interior Ministry to Justify X Ban
On March 26, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) summoned an authorized officer from the Ministry of Interior to appear before the court on April 3 and justify the ongoing ban on the social media p...
PPF and 38 others urge Media Freedom Coalition member states to act on Gaza
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) joined a collective call of civil society working on mediafreedom globally to urge the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) member states to “consistentlyand publicly c...
Journalist Israr Ahmed Rajput Cleared After Court Finds Error in FIR, No Malice
Judge Dr Mumtaz Hanjra of Judicial Complex Rawalpindi on March 25 dismissed the case against The Nation newspaper crime reporter Israr Ahmed Rajput. The court ordered Rajput’s release, findi...
Tarar Calls for Joint Mechanism with China to Address CPEC Fake News
To address the proliferation of misinformation surrounding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for a coordin...
462 Social Media Accounts Blocked by Violent Extremism Prevention Unit
The Violent Extremism Prevention Unit of the Islamabad Police blocked 462 social media accounts identified as promoting dangerous content. The targeted accounts fueled religious hatred, sectar...
FIA to Withdraw Cases Against Journalists Imran Shafqat and Amir Mir, AGP Assures Supreme Court
During a Supreme Court hearing on March 25, Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan assured that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) would soon withdraw cases against journa...
Interior Minister Calls for Review of Social Media Laws Amid X Disruption
On March 19, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called for a review of social media laws in Pakistan amid the ongoing disruption of the social networking platform ‘X,’ formerly known as Twitter...
Mubashir Hassan Appointed as PIO and Director General of Press Information Department
Mubashir Hassan, a seasoned information officer, has been appointed Principal Information Officer (PIO) and Director General (Grade 21) of the Press Information Department (PID). The Ministry...
Sindh High Court Hears Petitions Challenging Social Media Ban
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on March 20 heard petitions challenging the recent disruption of access to social media platform X, formerly Twitter. During the proceedings, the interior ministry ad...
Pakistan Press Foundation calls for applications for the Media Safety Reporting Fellowship
The deadline for submission of applications is April 5, 2024. Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) invites applications for the Media Safety Reporting Fellowship. The fellowship program aims to pro...
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Information Minister Admits Twitter Blocked Without Official Notice
Despite previous denials and the lack of an official notification, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has acknowledged that the microblogging site X, formerly known as Twitter, has been under a...
PPF welcomes Asad Ali Toor’s release on bail; urges autho... safeguard the rights of journalists instead of harassing them
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) welcomes journalist and YouTuber Asad Ali Toor’s release from jail after his bail was approved on March 16. We urge authorities to safeguard the rights of journa...
Information Minister Vows Legal Action Against Social Media Attacks on Martyred Soldiers
On March 17, Information Minister Atta Ullah Tarar strongly denounced a social media campaign targeting soldiers who were martyred in a terrorist attack in North Waziristan on March 16. Calli...
Journalist Misbehavior Case: PTI’s Faisal Javed Khan Indicted
On March 13, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader Faisal Javed Khan was indicted by the District and Sessions Court in Islamabad in a case of threatening a journalist. The indictment follows a ...
https://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/journalist-misbehavior-case-ptis-faisal-javed-khan-indicted/
Rights Activists and Civil Society Demand Immediate Resumption of X
Human rights activists and civil society organizations have demanded the immediate restoration of X, formerly known as Twitter, in a joint statement. They expressed grave concerns about the esc...
PPF welcomes observations by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa of..., which open the door for doubt and action against journalists
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) welcomes observations by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa that “intimidation of the press would not be tolerated at any costs.” However, PPF is also var...
Tarar Prioritizes Open Communication with Media as New Information Minister
On March 12, Attaullah Tarar officially took office as Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting. Following his oath-taking ceremony at the President’s House, he began his duties a...
Veteran Kashmiri Journalist Amin Butt Passed Away
Amin Butt, a journalist and former President of the Mirpur-Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) press club, passed away on March 12. He had been battling diabetes and heart complications. Butt held posit...
https://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/veteran-kashmiri-journalist-amin-butt-passed-away/
Pakistan Bar Council Urges Media Balance, Condemns Threats to Journalists
The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) released a statement on March 11 emphasizing the importance of media independence while urging a balanced approach to reporting. The PBC condemned threats against j...
Police Ban Media Coverage Outside Adiala Jail on Imran Khan’s Meeting Day
On March 12, police issued a ban on media coverage outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where former Prime Minister Imran Khan was meeting with party leaders and workers. The ban, announced by Ra...
PTV Censorship Sparks Outcry in National Assembly: Omar Ayub Khan Speech Interrupted
In a notable session of the National Assembly on March 3 in Islamabad, the state broadcaster, Pakistan Television (PTV), abruptly halted the live broadcast of a speech by Omar Ayub Khan, a prom...
Journalist Asad Toor Sent to Adiala Jail on Judicial Remand
On March 8, a district and sessions court in Islamabad sent journalist and YouTuber Asad Toor to jail on a 14-day judicial remand. This decision came after the court rejected a request by the Fed...
https://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/journalist-asad-toor-sent-to-adiala-jail-on-judicial-remand/
Imran Riaz Khan Granted Bail in Zaman Park Case
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore granted bail to journalist Imran Riaz Khan on March 9, in relation to the Zaman Park attack case. This case has brought him under scrutiny for alleged acts of ...
https://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/imran-riaz-khan-granted-bail-in-zaman-park-case/
X Ban: Businesses Suffer, Journalists Struggle, Internet Slows
Since February 17th, an unannounced ban – either partial or full – on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has severely disrupted Pakistan’s digital landscape. Businesses are losing r...
https://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/x-ban-businesses-suffer-journalists-struggle-internet-slows/
CCP Warns Social Media Influencers About Deceptive Marketing Practices
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a warning to social media influencers, urging them to avoid deceptive marketing practices. The CCP issued a statement on March 6 , noting ...
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Tech Partnership Flourished at LEAP 2024
The burgeoning partnership between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the realms of Information Technology and Telecom received a significant boost at the LEAP 2024 technology con...
IHC Issues Notices to Information Ministry, PTA on Social Media Ban Petition
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on March 5 issued notices to the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in response to a peti...
APNS Elects New Leaders, Calls for Urgent Support Amid Print Media Crisis
The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 2nd with the election of new office bearers and a strong call for government intervention to address...
Sindh High Court Seeks Clarification on Election Day Internet and Social Media Shutdown
On March 5, the Sindh High Court (SHC) called upon the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Ministry of Interior to submit their responses regarding the petitions filed agai...
Widespread Outage Hits Facebook and Instagram for Hours
A widespread technical issue disrupted the operations of Meta-owned social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp on March 4, causing frustration among users across Pakistan and potent...
https://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/widespread-outage-hits-facebook-and-instagram-for-hours/
Pakistan Senator Withdraws Resolution to Ban Social Media
On March 4, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi withdrew his controversial resolution calling for a sweeping ban on major social media platforms. The move followed widesp...
https://www.pakistanpressfoundation.org/pakistan-senator-withdraws-resolution-to-ban-social-media/
Experts Warn of Economic Impact as Pakistan Suffers Social Media Ban Amid Election Allegations
Access to X, formerly twitter, has remained intermittently blocked since February 17 in Pakistan, following allegations of electoral rigging during the February 8 general elections, leading to co...
Journalist Asad Toor’s Remand Extended in Social Media Smear Campaign Case
A district and sessions court in Islamabad has extended the remand of journalist and YouTuber Asad Toor by three days. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will retain custody of Toor as they i...
Imran Riaz Khan Remanded to Police Custody In Connection with Zaman Park Clash Case
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore ordered a five-day physical custody remand for anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan on March 1, following his arrest related to incidents of violence outside Zaman Par...
Solangi Inaugurates Media Training Program at Reactivated Pakistan Broadcasting Academy
Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi, has inaugurated the media training programme Pakistan Broadcasting Academy (PBA), reinstating its operations on February 28...