Pakistan: Serious concerns for journalist safety and editorial independence
Attacks on journalists and threats to editorial independence continue to endanger media freedom in Pakistan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PMA calls for the immediate release of Pakistan editor and media owner
The PMA have issued a letter to Pakistan's Prime Minister calling for the immediate release of Geo TV CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman.
Global Call Out: An Unprecedented Time
This week's PMA Global Call Out sees us all working in new ways. Many of us are now working from home in a world that quite suddenly feels very different. Yet the challenges facing media freedom continue.