• Nepal Press Freedom report 2022 03/01/2023 The Federation of Nepali Journalists has said 2022 was very challenging in terms of freedom of the press and expression in Nepal. The federation says fresh challenges to press freedom have been added as new means have been adopted to curb freedom of the press with the advancement of new technology. Download
• GENDER DISPARITY IN PAKISTANI MEDIA-2022 09/11/2022 The survey conducted by Individual Land(IL) in support from the IFJ aimed at mapping the gender disparity within the media sector in Pakistan, to assess: (a) status of employment of women journalists, (b) working environment and conditions for women journalists, and (c) access of women journalists to decent working conditions catering to their needs w.r.t. Pakistan’s laws and commitments. Download
• Media Freedom in Sri Lanka- 2020 24/09/2021 Download
• Chasing Justice : Study on impunity for crimes against journalists in Maldives 22/08/2021 Download

• Information, Communications and Media Act of Bhutan 2018 23/04/2018 The umbrella act for media, media council, the media authority with an aim to create and promote a Bhutanese information society and the right environment for the vibrant growth of ICT and Media sectors in line with the principles of Gross National Happiness. Download English/Dzongkha
• The Right to Access to Information Act 2017 23/01/2018 An Act to provide for the right of access to information in transparent and effective manner, subject only to reasonable restrictions imposed by law. Download
• Pakistan: National Press Trust (appointment of chairman) Act, 1972. 12/07/2015 An Act to provide for appointment of the Chairman of the National Press Trust. Download English
• Pakistan: Press, Newspaper, News Agencies and Book Registration Ordinance 2002 12/07/2015 An Ordinance to amend and consolidate the late relating to news agencies publications and printing presses. Download English

• Kashmir Communications Shutdown Timeline 02/04/2020 Kashmir Communications Shutdown August 4, 2019 - April 5, 2020. Download

• IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, February 2023 15/02/2023 #SouthAsia : The IFJ’s South Asia Media Bulletin for February 2023 is out! It highlights Black January commemorations in Sri Lanka, Bangladeshi government’s banning of websites, Mis/disinformation in Pakistan and South Asia, and an IFJ fact-checking workshop, among others. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support from SAMSN members on your campaigns and activities. To contribute, email IFJ’s South Asia Coordinator Umesh Pokharel ([email protected]). Download
• IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, December 2022 15/12/2022 #SouthAsia : The IFJ’s South Asia Media Bulletin for December, 2022 is out. It highlights action against gendered violence by SAMSN members, outlines findings from the IFJ’s Killed and Jailed list, and the release of new reports by the FMETU and MJA, a new blog by Indrani Sarkar detailing her lived experiences, and IFJ advocacy in the Maldives among others. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support from SAMSN members on your campaigns and activities. To contribute, email IFJ’s South Asia Coordinator Umesh Pokharel ([email protected]). Download
• IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, November 2022 15/11/2022 #SouthAsia : The IFJ’s South Asia Media Bulletin for November, 2022 is out. It highlights the unchecked impunity for crimes against media workers in South Asia, challenges of Afghan journalists living in Pakistan, Bangladesh High Court’s ruling of non-disclosure of new-sources, Maldives Journalist Association’s six point recommendations to curb impunity for crime against journalists, arrest of people accused of involving in the assault of Indian journalist Ritvik Jeevan Mulik, Ruki Fernando’s blog on impunity for crimes against journalists, IFJ and FES’s joint digital organizing bootcamp in Nepal among others. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support from SAMSN members on your campaigns and activities. To contribute, email IFJ’s South Asia Coordinator Umesh Pokharel ([email protected]). Download
• IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, October 2022 15/10/2022 The IFJ’s South Asia Media Bulletin for October, 2022 is out. It highlights struggle to amend Maldivian Evidence Act, Impact of Digital Security Act on freedom of expression in Bangladesh, Bhutan Media Council’s calls for increased access to government information, Indian state government’s mandatory pre-approval provision regarding book- publication, IFJ’s participation in digital media discussion among other. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support from SAMSN members on your campaigns and activities. To contribute, email IFJ’s South Asia Coordinator Umesh Pokharel ([email protected]). Download