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Pakistan: CFWIJ Demand Safety for Exiled Afghan Journalist Nahid Askari Amidst Islamabad's Deportation Campaign
CFWIJ and WPF are deeply concerned about the protection and safety of Afghan journalist Nahid Askari following the Pakistani government's recent crackdown on Afghan migrants residing in Pakistan.
Pakistan: CFWIJ and Women Press Freedom Demand Investigation into Raid on Tahira Baloch’s Residence in Balochistan
Unknown men forcibly raided the residence of Tahira Baloch, a renowned TV anchor and social media activist, in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s western province Balochistan.
Kenya: Pakistani Journalist Javeria Siddique Files Lawsuit Against Kenyan Police Unit
Photojournalist Javeria Siddique — the widow of prominent Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, who was tragically killed in Kenya a year ago — has filed a lawsuit against an elite Kenyan police unit.
India: Pakistani Sports Presenter Zainab Abbas Flees India Amid Right-Wing Threats
CFWIJ and WPF expresses deep concern about the attacks on Pakistani sports presenter Zainab Abbas, who has been subjected to alarming levels of online harassment and legal challenges while reporting in India on the men’s cricket World Cup 2023.
Pakistan: Online Harassment of Sahrish Khokher Escalates into Physical Assault
Sharing a Facebook post on a police investigation into two journalists results in online harassment, followed by physical assault for reporter Sahrish Khokher.
Pakistan: Popular YouTuber Anum Sheikh Arrested and Detained For 3 Days – Authorities Must Put An End To Arbitrarily Detaining Journalists
Police arrest and detain Anum Sheikh for three days before a court nullified her detention order.
Pakistan: CFWIJ Condemns Vicious Smear Campaign Against Journalist Javeria Siddique
Javeria Siddique, a Pakistani reporter and wife of late journalist Arshad Sharif, has been on the receiving end of a vile and malicious smear campaign.
Pakistan: Channel Five Journalist Sadaf Naeem Crushed To Death Under Imran Khan’s Container
Pakistani news channel journalist, Sadaf Naeem was killed on Sunday, October 30, after falling off the container carrying former Pakistan prime minister, Imran Khan.
Pakistan: Gharidah Farooqi Hit With Yet Another Wave Of Online Attacks
Gharidah Farooqi, anchor with private TV channel News One, has been hit with yet another wave of online attacks.
Pakistan: Non-consensual Video Of Saba Bajeer Posted Online, Trolls Target Journalist With Vile, Sexual Abuse
Saba Bajeer was setting up equipment to go live when a young man approached her and told her to look into the camera for a Tik Tok video he was recording.
Pakistan: Zamzam Saeed amongst journalists attacked in political protests across Pakistan
Zamzam Saeed and several other media workers were attacked by rioters during recent political rallies by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) across the country.
Pakistan: CFWIJ Condemns The Threat Against Gharidah Farooqi During Political Gathering
Journalist Gharidah Farooqi was targeted by a supporter of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) during the political rally hosted by the party.
Pakistan: Multiple Women Journalists Including Annie Shirazi Assaulted At Parliament; CFWIJ Condemns Incident
Journalist Annie Shirazi and other women journalists were reportedly assaulted by pro-government journalist Maleeha Hashmey.
Pakistan: Reporter Maryam Nawaz Khan Harassed At Political Rally; CFWIJ Condemns Incident
The television reporter for Geo News Urdu, Maryam Nawaz Khan was harassed by a group of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters while covering the political rally.
Pakistan: Government Introduces Draconian Ordinance; CFWIJ Condemns Attempt To Curb Press Freedom
On Sunday, President Arif Alvi signed two ordinances that amend the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, (PECA) 2016, and the Elections Act, 2017.
