IFJ Asia-Pacific
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Reports
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Chasing Justice : Study on impunity for crimes against journalists in Maldives 
Decent Work in Pakistani Media: An assessment of labour laws and the impacts for media workers 
States of Control: Covid, Cuts and Impunity Legislation
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Kashmir Communications Shutdown Timeline
02/04/2020
Kashmir Communications Shutdown August 4, 2019 - April 5, 2020.
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IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, July 2022
15/07/2022
The IFJ's South Asia Media Bulletin for July 2022 highlights the implications of Sri Lanka's political upheaval on the nation's media, the economic crisis for Afghan media workers, Pakistani journalists' protests against media rights violations, the IFJ's project management training, and the arrest of three suspects for the murder of journalists Ahmed Rilwan and Yameen Rasheed, 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 (southasia@ifj-asia.org).
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IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, June 2022 15/06/2022 The IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, June 2022, highlights the mounting incidents of detainment and legal action against journalists in the Jammu and Kashmir region, the formation of the The Federation of Asia-Pacific Journalists, the Taliban's restrictions on female broadcasters in Afghanistan, the the IFJ's Gender Equity and Safety Training in Pakistan, 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 (southasia@ifj-asia.org). Download
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IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, May 2022
15/05/2022
The IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, May 2022, highlights the survival and solidarity efforts documented in the IFJ's 20th annual South Asia Press Freedom Report, calls for amendments to the Digital Security Act in Bangladesh, continued exploitation of labour rights in Nepal, Pakistan's new action against 'immoral' online content and the release of the Journalists' Association of Bhutan's legal guidebook for journalists, 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 (southasia@ifj-asia.org).
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IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, April 2022
16/04/2022
The IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, April 2022 is out. The IFJ South Asia Media Bulletin, April 2022, highlights respite for Pakistan’s media after the overturn of PECA ordinance, South Asian government’s inclination towards introducing harsh media law, filing of the complaints with ICC over killing of journalist Danish Siddiqui, media restriction in Sri Lanka, controversy over National Broadcasting Rules in Nepal, media rights monitoring of South Asian countries, IFJ blog 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 (southasia@ifj-asia.org).
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