Censorship (Pakistan)
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4 Mar 2020Pakistan: Police contradict Aziz Memon post-mortem report
Country Pakistan State Sindh Violation Type Censorship Target General Public
Despite a post-mortem report detailing slain journalist Aziz Memon died from asphyxiation from a wire tied around his neck, Pakistan’s police declared on March 4 he died of “natural causes”.
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6 Jul 2019Pakistan: Three TV channels taken down after airing opposition leader's live speech
Country Pakistan State Punjab Violation Type Censorship Target General Public
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issued notices to 21 TV channels and has since taken 3 channels - Abb Takk, 24 News HD and Capital Tv - off the air.
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1 Jul 2019Pakistan: Network forced to pull interview with ex-president
Country Pakistan State Sindh Violation Type Censorship Target Journalist
An interview with Asif Ali Zadari was broadcasted on July 1, before the program abruptly stopped. Zadari is currently in the custody of Pakistan's anti-corruption agency, drawing criticism of high level interference and attempt at controlling Pakistan's media.