State Institutions Should Protect Journalists: KPC President Farhan
By Ghulam Mustafa Institutions run by the government should not only be supportive but should help in providing a security blanket for journalists, President Karachi…
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“Just Need Justice From The Govt”
Gohar Ali Khan Much like most of the country is not safe for journalists – so is the southern district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province…
‘Feudal Mindset’ Undermining Press Freedom In Sindh: Jokhiyo
Journalist Akhlaq Jokhiyo has become symbol of resistance to pursue independent and public interest journalism in interior Sindh province of Pakistan. He paid a cost…
We Are Against Integrated Media Regulatory Authority: Arif Nizami
Arif Nizami is a senior Pakistani journalist and editor. Here he talks exclusively to FN on the latest developments in the media landscape, especially PTI…
“Journalists’ Safety First:” PFUJ Secretary-General
Ghulam Mustafa Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has always been at the forefront of striving to win rights for journalists. Whether be a dictatorship or…
Hafiz Hasnain: Jailed for Okara Farmers’ Coverage
Journalist Hafiz Hasnain Raza has spent almost 23 months behind bars since he was arrested on 26 April 2016 under terrorism charges for covering farmers’…
No Enabling Environment For Women Journalists In Pakistan: Asma
Award-winning journalist and TV anchor Asma Shirazi has said women journalists face safety and security issues and they are not provided equal opportunities in Pakistan…
Journalists Unsafe in Pakistan: Afzal Butt
Afzal Butt, the president of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), has acknowledged that journalists are not safe at all in this country. “They face…
Zafar Achakzai: On “Trial” For Social Media Posts
Paramilitary force raided house of Zafarullah Achakzai in Quetta on June 25 this year. Three days later, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) lodged a case…
Arif Nizami Says Risks To Journalists Be Minimized
Lahore Press Club Safety Hum Manager Faheem Gohar Butt spoke to senior Editor Arif Nizami of Pakistan Today in February 2017 in Lahore. The following…
‘Media Houses Are Not Playing Due Roles In Protecting Journalists’
Former Peshawar Press Club president Syed Bukhar Shah says journalists in Peshawar and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province are facing serious challenges of safety…
Hafiz Wazir – Tribal Journalist From South Waziristan
By Iqbal Khattak I met tribal journalist Hafiz Wazir for the first time in October 2003 in Wana, summer headquarters of South Waziristan, the hotbed…
The Price Of Fighting Impunity In Pakistan
Seven people, including an eyewitness, prosecution lawyer and police officials, were killed in the course of brining perpetrators of murdering young journalist Wali Khan Babar…
‘PEMRA CoC Is MoU Between TV Channels And Govt’
Freedom Network spoke to the government to find out how the new code of conduct was formulated for Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) recently…
‘Pakistan, Afghanistan Need To Work Together On Journalists’ Safety’
Pakistan and Afghanistan share commonality in terms of threats to media and its practioners and both countries are making efforts to mitigate these problems. Can…
‘Violation Of Digital Privacy Ends Up Hurting All Rights’
Ben Wagner, an internationally renowned expert on digital and privacy rights and surveillance issues, sat down with Freedom Network in Islamabad, Pakistan, in the fall…
Not Easy Being A Journalist In Pakistan: Asma Shirazi
Winner of prestigious Peter Mackler Journalism Courage Award for 2014, TV journalist Asma Shirazi speaks exclusively to Freedom Network about the crisis of credibility engulfing…
Media Freedom and Credibility Are Casualties Now: Hamid Mir
Life after attempt on life of one of Pakistan’s top journalists The first time I went to meet ace journalist Hamid Mir in…
Media Freedom & Credibility Are Casualties Now: Hamid Mir
Life after attempt on life of one of Pakistan’s top journalists The first time I went to meet ace journalist Hamid Mir in…
Bombings At Jamshed Baghwan’s Residence
Not once or twice but for three times since March this year, journalist Jamshed Baghwan has witnessed attacks at his house in Peshawar. It…