Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) has joined a coalition of 34 press freedom and human rights groups calling for an immediate and independent investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on May 11. Read the full statement below. We, the undersigned organisations, call for an immediate, thorough, and independent investigation into the killing […]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Television (PTV) anchor Ahmed Quraishi has been sacked from the state television channel after backlash over his recent visit to Israel as part of an interfaith peace delegation. The delegation also met with the Israeli president during their visit. Federal Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb Monday confirmed that the television anchor had been laid […]

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) condemns the acts of violence against members of the media during a long march by the political party, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf on May 25. It is unacceptable for journalists to be made the target of violence during any kind of political demonstrations or activity. The media is tasked with reporting on and […]

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Union of Journalists (KUJ) has expressed concern over the inappropriate attitude of PTI Chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan towards journalists in Peshawar, said Union President Nasir Hussain and Senior Vice President Imran Ayaz in a statement. In a joint statement, Vice President Basir Qalandar, General Secretary Imran Yousafzai, Secretary Finance […]

SAMAA TV journalists covering a protest near Karachi’s Numaish Chowrangi were attacked by several PTI supporters who left reporter Zamzam Saeed and cameraperson Imran wounded. A TV camera was also damaged in the attack. In another attack that came a few hours later, reporter Yasir Hussain was injured. He was beaten by the PTI supporters […]

ISLAMABAD: The transmission of ARY News has been suspended in parts of the country, ARY News reported on Tuesday. As per details, the transmission of ARY News has been reportedly taken down in parts of Pakistan following the orders of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to the cable operators. In several cities, PEMRA […]

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday removed ARY News’ mic before addressing a press conference here in Punjab’s capital, ARY News reported. The PML-N leader once again singled-out ARY News and not only removed the most popular news channel’s mic ahead of presser but also leveled a number of […]