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Pakistan: IPI condemns attack against news anchor Marvia Malik

The IPI global network strongly condemns the attack against Pakistani news anchor Marvia Malik, who was shot outside her home last month. We urge authorities to carry out a thorough investigation into this case to ensure those responsible for this attack are brought to justice. All journalists in Pakistan must be able to do their […]

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Pakistan: IPI condemns online harassment of journalist Javeria Siddique

The IPI global network condemns the online campaign by pro-government supporters and trolls against Pakistani journalist Javeria Siddique. The Pakistani government must denounce these attacks and call on its supporters to end them. Authorities must ensure that all journalists are able to carry out their work without fear of harassment or threats.  Javeria Siddique has […]

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Pakistan: Government seeks to criminalize criticism of the military

The IPI global network is alarmed by a proposed bill in Pakistan that would punish criticism of the Pakistan military and judiciary with prison. The measures would expand on the already restrictive provisions in the criminal code that are increasingly used to slience critial media and independent journalism in Pakistan.  The Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, […]

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Human Rights Day: IPI launches ad campaign in South Asia calling for action to protect press freedom and the safety of journalists 

On Human Rights Day, the IPI global network calls for action to protect freedom of the press and the safety of journalists in South Asia, amid increasing attacks on independent journalism and waning respect for human rights by governments across the region.  To mark Human Rights Day on December 10, IPI has joined with seven […]

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