Pakistan, Punjab

6 Jul 2019

Pakistan: 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.
24 May 2019

Journalist's stormed by police
Country Pakistan State Punjab Violation Type Harassment Target Journalist

Jang reporter Shahid Sultan’s home in Rawalpindi in Pakistan was stormed by police in the early hours of May 24, 2019. According to the police report filed by Shahid Sultan on May 27, at 2.30am on May 24 police stormed his residence. Shahid’s two young son’s had their bedroom door broken, and were brought out of the room at gunpoint by police officers. Shahid was also held at gunpoint.
19 Mar 2019

Geo News cameraperson attacked
Country Pakistan State Punjab Violation Type Attack Target Journalist

Shrazi Gardezi, a Geo News cameraperson was attacked covering the visit of the Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) to the National Accountability Bureau in Islamabad

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