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Pakistan’s Long History of Throttling Press Freedom

Pakistan’s Long History of Throttling Press Freedom

By Asfandiyar
The power game between the military and political parties in the country has always taken a toll on the media space – to the country’s detriment.

Pakistan Sees Surge in Silencing of Mainstream and Social Media

Pakistan Sees Surge in Silencing of Mainstream and Social Media

By Waleed Tariq
Attempts to reign in the media have grown since 2018, when the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf came to power.
Toothless and Terrified: The State of Pakistan’s Media

Toothless and Terrified: The State of Pakistan’s Media

By Niha Dagia and Niha Dagia
Journalism in Pakistan has never been easy, but the current environment is particularly dangerous.

Pakistan Warns Chinese TikTok, Blocks Singaporean Bigo Live App

Pakistan Warns Chinese TikTok, Blocks Singaporean Bigo Live App

By Associated Press
Pakistani authorities cited widespread complaints about "immoral, obscene and vulgar" content on the apps. 

An Attack on Artistic Freedom Highlights Pakistan’s Crackdown on Free Speech

An Attack on Artistic Freedom Highlights Pakistan’s Crackdown on Free Speech

By Binaifer Nowrojee
When an artist tried to highlight the harrowing human cost of police violence, her exhibit was shut down – one more voice silenced in Pakistan.

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Pakistan’s Undeclared Censorship

Pakistan’s Undeclared Censorship

By Tehreem Azeem
Pakistan's media environment is under increasing control -- but some journalists are fighting back.

Pakistan’s Twitter Crackdown

Pakistan’s Twitter Crackdown

By Tehreem Azeem
Why is Twitter sending notices to journalists and human rights activists in Pakistan?
Taha Siddiqui on Pakistan’s Muzzled Media

Taha Siddiqui on Pakistan’s Muzzled Media

By Aaquib Khan
The well-known journalist is living in exile after narrowly escaping an abduction attempt by gunmen.

Pakistan Silences Its Critics

Pakistan Silences Its Critics

By Umer Ali
Criticizing the military, in print or social media, is increasingly dangerous in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Censorship Takes a Dangerous Turn

Pakistan's Censorship Takes a Dangerous Turn

By Umer Ali
Pakistan is silencing discussion on a growing number of topics, from religious extremism to CPEC.

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