press freedom

Urges newly elected govts to resolve issues confronting print media

16 media organisations urge political parties to ‘commit to concrete measures’

BJP-led government in New Delhi and its allies continue targeting the BBC for exposing its excesses

Freedom is one of the basic needs of every person, just like food, clothing and shelter

In the light of these developments, it is critical that the government take concrete action

Amnesty International says the arrest sends a message that dissent was not tolerated in India

Supporters say Assange's prosecution is a politically motivated assault on journalism and free speech

Media watchdog calls upon authorities to withdraw cases against Express News anchor and other journalists

Says vibrant free press, an informed citizenry are 'key for any nation and its future'

This day gives people a chance to pay tribute to media professionals

Scores of people belonging to various walks of life stage a protest outside the Karachi Press Club

Western media hires Chinese reporters in new China-bashing campaign

PECA has been used to silence freedom of expression on the pretext of combating ‘fake news', says AI representative

Representatives of the council demand an immediate withdrawal of the amendment to the media law

In its latest report, media body says journalists are at risk of economic collapse

The alleged insult was in the form of a palace-related proverb expressed on a TV channel and a Twitter account

Independent watchdog body also calls for allowing media to operate freely

Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov were given awards 'for courageous fight for freedom of expression'

First multipage daily newspaper was published on September 25, 1689

Says govt has problem only with fake news or propaganda

At least 30 media workers have been killed, wounded or abducted by militant groups in Afghanistan this year

A joint meeting of APNS, PBA, CPNE and others unanimously opined proposed PMDA is intended to hinder media freedoms

Amid rapidly deteriorating relations between the world’s two largest economies

UN rights office urges govt to protect those facing threats, investigate any violence

Expects government to take action in accordance with law

Journalists in the valley continue to face violence, intimidation for highlighting rights abuses

Human rights body highlights grave violations at the launch of its flagship annual report

Saeed Ghani calls for unity in prevailing 'environment of fear'

Govts using social media to manipulate elections and monitor their citizens: Freedom of the Net 2019 report

CPJ releases 2019 Global Impunity Index; Somalia worst for fifth year in row

Journalists accused of supporting outlawed network of US based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen

Pawan Jaiswal reported about students being fed bread with salt instead of mandated healthy meal

In a letter, RSF urges Imran Khan to let journalists exercise their profession in complete safety and independence

Demand the government to withdraw the announcement

The suggested courts will exclusively hear complaints by media industry against the govt as well as Pemra

Freedom of the press has been under attack since BJP government first took office in 2014, critics say

Govt to resolve all issues of media industry through consultation and dialogue, says special assistant

Relief for newspaper employees ranges between Rs5,000 and Rs8,000

Names of 22 journalists added to a Washington memorial

There are over 3,200 registered journalists, including 152 females, according to National Press Club

Nearly 2,000 journalist and non-journalist staff in Pakistan laid off between May 2018 and now

Amanullah Gharoka was chairman of Paroa Press Club

FIA's case officer fails to attend second consecutive hearing

Raises the idea of sanctions for regimes 'that have abused journalists'

Federal minister addresses awards ceremony at CEJ-IBA, Karachi

Despite killings of 26 journalists in five years, conviction rate is abysmally low

"The government can, if it wants to, end it today," said Clooney at press freedom event on UNGA sidelines

A total of 102 journalists and media workers have been killed between 2005 and 2016

RSF, CPJ document incidents ‘aimed’ at intimidating journalists into silence

Journalists, civil society members had expressed concern over her abduction