Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is concerned by the threats issued to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) co-chair and anchorperson at Aaj TV, Munizae Jahangir.

In the wake of the threats, Civil society organizations, advocacy groups, and media bodies have condemned the threats to Jahangir.

In a statement, the Network of Women Journalists for Digital Rights condemned the “vile and orchestrated campaign of threats and targeted disinformation” against Jahangir.

“This escalating pattern of intimidation is not just an attack on her; it is a direct assault on press freedom and the fundamental right of journalists to carry out their professional duties without fear,” the statement said, adding that it was “outrageous” that relevant authorities had remained silent.

“We demand immediate and decisive action. The perpetrators must be identified, legal action must be taken, and Munizae Jahangir must be provided with urgent and robust protection. This culture of impunity must not be allowed to persist.

“The journalistic community stands in unwavering solidarity with Jahangir, making it clear that neither intimidation nor disinformation campaigns against journalists will succeed in silencing those dedicated to truth and justice. Any failure to act will be seen as complicity in this attack on press freedom,” the statement concluded.

Women Press Freedom (CWFIJ) condemned the “vicious hate campaign” against Jahangir.

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed grave concern about the threats of civil society members, including Jahangir.

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) strongly condemned the “targetted harassment and trolling” of Jahangir “by those elements who are against the freedom of press and independent voices.”

The Forum for Digital Rights and Democracy (FDRD) said the threats of Jahangir “not only target press freedom but also the Constitutionally protected individual right to freedom of expression.” They urged authorities to take “effective action” to investigate the threats and hold the perpetrators accountable.

The Women Journalists Association of Pakistan also condemned the threats to Jahangir and called for “immediate action” against those who had issued the threats.