Pakistan Coalition on Media Safety

Month: July 2018

Journalists observe press freedom day today

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) is set to observe press freedom day today to highlight its struggle against the restrictions on press imposed by the martial law regime 41 years ago on this day (July 5). According to a press release, unions of journalists affiliated with the PFUJ will hoist black flags on […]

Journalists observe press freedom day today

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) is set to observe press freedom day today to highlight its struggle against the restrictions on press imposed by the martial law regime 41 years ago on this day (July 5). According to a press release, unions of journalists affiliated with the PFUJ will hoist black flags on […]

PFUJ press freedom drive begins tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, headed by Afzal Butt, will launch a movement for press freedom on Thursday (tomorrow) to protest the “unannounced censorship” being faced by the media and the moves to curtail the distribution of Dawn in several parts of the country. In a statement released on Tuesday, the PFUJ said […]

RSF, Freedom Network write to caretaker PM over curbs on media

ISLAMABAD: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and its partner in Pakistan, Freedom Network (FN), have expressed concern over reports of media censorship in the country, observing that “censorship and intimidation of media are incompatible with democracy”. In a joint letter written to caretaker Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk, the RSF and FN called upon the authorities to […]

Journalists urged to highlight election laws

PESHAWAR – Experts on electoral and governance stressed journalists for highlighting election laws and code of conduct for the candidates to ensure transparency and impartiality of the public and private institutions in the general elections. A 3-day training session for journalists on civic education, election laws and administrative and role of political parties was organised […]