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.
23rd February 2021
Pakistan: Geo and Jang Media Group’s office attacked by protesters
Protesters entered the office of Geo News and Jang Media Group on Sunday, vandalising property and attacking staff within the building.
27th January 2021
Pakistan: Serious concerns for journalist safety and editorial independence
Attacks on journalists and threats to editorial independence continue to endanger media freedom in Pakistan.
22nd October 2020
Editorial: Truth and Power
GEO's Editor-in-Chief, Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman, remains in jail as the crackdown on press freedom in Pakistan continues.
30th September 2020
Independent media in Pakistan remains under threat
It has now been more than 200 days since the arbitrary arrest of Mir Shakil-ur Rahman and there is still no sign that he will be released.
23rd September 2020
Call Out: COVID-19 compounds risks to public media and their critical role in democracy
Independent public media and public interest journalism underpin informed democracy. Yet many outlets are facing greater threats than ever before.
29th July 2020
Space for independent and critical media continues to shrink in Pakistan
It has now been 139 days since the arbitrary arrest of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman, Editor-in-Chief of the Geo-Jang Group. The Public Media Alliance continues to join calls for his immediate release.
26th June 2020
Over 100 days in detention
It has been over 100 days since the arbitrary arrest of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman, Editor-in-Chief of the Geo-Jang Group, who remains behind bars in Pakistan. The Public Media Alliance condemns the ongoing detention and continues to call for his release.
15th May 2020
Global Call Out: COVID-19 takes its toll on independent media
It is essential that citizens have access to accurate, timely and independent news and information during crises and emergencies. Yet despite the current pandemic, journalists and media outlets face mounting threats in fulfilling this critical role.
7th May 2020
Arrest of Geo and Jang Group Editor-in-Chief continues
The Public Media Alliance continues to call for Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman’s immediate release following his arbitrary arrest 55 days ago.