Pakistan media freedom

Last year, Imran Khan’s ouster and the end of the “hybrid regime” briefly gave hope to those seeking true democracy in Pakistan. But the military managed to further consolidate its grip on power. 

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’s prime minister said the changes, which include harsher punishments and less rights for the accused, are necessary to fight “fake news.”

A new bill, if it were to become law, would further damage the Pakistani media’s ability to hold the military to account.

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

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

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

The free press is being suffocated in Pakistan.

Self-censorship out of fear might explain a near media blackout on reporting widespread Pashtun protests.

Pakistani intelligence says RFE/RL's Pashto-language Radio Mashaal aired programs "against the interests of Pakistan."

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