19th May 2023
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.
17th March 2023
Pakistan: Regulator exerting greater control
There has been an alarming spate of attacks on media freedom and freedom of expression driven by the country’s regulator.
15th August 2022
Pakistan media regulator revokes private TV channel licence
The popular private news broadcaster, ARY News, could face “permanent closure” after its operating licence was revoked by the state-run media regulatory body.
12th May 2022
Pakistan: new leadership, renewed promises for media freedom?
As a new government enters power in Pakistan, what might this mean for the future of Pakistan’s oppressed media landscape?
15th February 2022
“Free society cannot exist without free media…” A round-up of the third Global Conference for Media Freedom in Estonia.
PMA CEO Sally-Ann Wilson reports from the third conference associated with the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) in Estonia.
31st January 2022
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.
17th January 2022
Pakistan: Journalists face Contempt of Court charges
Journalists face contempt charges for publishing a report revealing corruption, yet another attempt to suppress independent media.
21st September 2021
Pakistan: Media representatives “strongly opposed” to proposed media authority
Media workers in Pakistan continue to voice their concerns over a proposed bill that could grant the state greater control over the media.
16th August 2021
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.
4th June 2021
Pakistan: Clampdown on media freedom continues
PMA is deeply concerned by the pressure faced by independent and public interest media in Pakistan and condemns escalating threats journalist safety.