City of Lahore, Pakistan.

Geo News producer returned after 24 hours missing

A producer for Geo News went missing after being abducted but was then returned 24 hours later, showing ongoing threats to journalists.

Image of a blackened building having been set alight.

Pakistan radio station set alight

The Public Media Alliance calls for safety assurances after journalists were targeted and a Radio Pakistan building set on fire during recent protests.

Pakistan Geo

PMA welcomes acquittal of Jang Group and Geo Editor-in-Chief

Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's acquittal comes nearly 2 years after he was imprisoned – a victory for media freedom and public interest journalism.

Pakistan regulator

New regulator could further restrict media freedom in Pakistan

While PMA welcomes comments that suggest support for media freedom, we are increasingly concerned by the bleak reality in Pakistan as authorities tighten their grip on independent media and critical voices.