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July 17, 2026

Frontpage.dev

Dawn

EU Warns Pakistan Over GSP+ Compliance Gaps Ahead of 2027 Review; Flags Enforced Disappearances, Media Freedom

The European Commission has flagged significant compliance shortcomings in Pakistan's implementation of its GSP+ obligations ahead of the 2027 preferential trade review, saying Pakistan has "regressed in a number of areas" including enforced disappearances, media freedom, blasphemy law misuse and anti-terrorism legislation that permits detention without meaningful judicial oversight. Pakistan receives approximately €732 million in annual EU tariff concessions under the GSP+ framework and must reapply under stricter criteria from 2027.

March 8, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

JIT again summons 25 PTI leaders over negative propaganda

ISLAMABAD: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has once again summoned 25 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members over alleged involvement in negative propaganda. Sources revealed that on Friday, the JIT had initially summoned these individuals. Among them, PTI leaders Barrister Gohar, Rauf Hassan, and Shah Farman appeared before the investigation team, facing five hours of questioning. Shah Farman reportedly displayed inappropriate behavior, prompting the JIT to ask him additional and tough questions. The JIT has now summoned PTI leaders and members of its social media team again on March 11, 2025. The list of those summoned included Salman Akram Raja, Rauf Hassan,

January 29, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

PECA amendment bill challenged in LHC

LAHORE: The controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025 has been challenged in the Lahore High Court, a day after it was approved by Senate amid ruckus by opposition. The petition was filed by Jafar Bin Yaar, a member of the Lahore Press Club, through his lawyer. He has named the Election Commission of Pakistan, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and other parties as respondents. The petitioner said the National Assembly approved the PECA Amendment Bill last week, adding that the lower hours of the parliament suspended its rules to fast-track the approval process of the bill. He added that

January 24, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

Journalists’ committee rejects PECA bill

KARACHI – Journalist organisations’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) has out right rejected the ‘controversial’ PECA act amendment bill. JAC announced its decision to approach the court of law against the bill and also to launch a protest movement. A special meeting of the journalist organisations’ Joint Action Committee, which includes the PFUJ, PBA, CPNE, AEMEND, and APNS, was held, during which it was stated that the federal government had breached its promise by getting the controversial bill passed in the National Assembly without consultation. The focus of this bill is not just social media, but also electronic and print media’s

December 5, 2024

The Pakistan Daily

Armed men attack anchorperson Muzammil Shah’s house

Prominent young journalist and anchorperson, Syed Muzammil Shah has revealed that two armed individuals, reportedly from his neighbourhood, attacked his residence and fired shots in the air based on his recently expressed political views in various vlogs. In a statement shared on the social media platform ‘X,’ Shah disclosed that the attackers attempted to break into his house, causing significant distress. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, with the assailants reportedly carrying automatic weapons. Shah informed that when his family notified the police, the assailants fired at them as well before fleeing the scene. The journalist confirmed that two separate

November 30, 2024

Raja Furqan Ahmed

Court grants bail to senior journalist Matiullah Jan

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has granted bail to senior journalist Matiullah Jan and ordered his release on the submission of Rs10,000 surety bonds. The court heard the case involving Matiullah Jan, who was accused of terrorism-related charges. During the hearing, the journalist’s legal team argued that the charges were baseless and violated press freedom. After reviewing the case, the court ruled in favor of granting bail. Jan, a prominent journalist known for his outspoken views, expressed gratitude for the decision, stating, “This is a step toward justice and upholding the principles of free speech.” The case has drawn widespread attention,

November 26, 2024

Hafsa Noor

Cyberbullying and doxxing: Unseen threats to female journalists’ digital rights

Female journalists have been subjected to cyberbullying and deadly threats since decades whenever they have tried to write about intricate issues. Due to the absence of strong laws on to protect these vulnerable journalists, they often face threats of rape, harming family members, causing disabilities, kidnapping, surveillance and in extreme cases, they even get assassinated. Now especially in the era of digital spaces, the chances of online harassment, intimidation, insults, sexual harassment, abuse and bullying at women journalists have been increased. As per a report published by UNESCO in 2021 on global trends in online violence against women journalists, 40%

October 16, 2024

The Pakistan Daily

Constitutional amendment: NA and Senate sessions summoned for Oct 17

ISLAMABAD: The government has convened sessions of the National Assembly and the Senate on October 17 to seek approval for the proposed 26th constitutional amendment from both houses of Parliament. A summary has been sent to the Prime Minister Office by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to summon the session of both houses of Parliament. Following the president’s approval, the National Assembly session will begin at 4pm, while the Senate session will commence at 3pm. Meanwhile, the final round of consultations among political parties regarding the 26th constitutional amendment has started, and an important meeting of the Parliamentary Special Committee

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