July 31, 2026
Geo News UK correspondent Murtaza Ali Shah was physically assaulted while reporting on a British-Kashmiri march through central London. Metropolitan Police officers and protest organisers intervened. The march itself was overwhelmingly peaceful.
June 25, 2026
An Islamabad anti-terrorism court's in absentia life sentences against exiled journalists and a fresh wave of PECA arrests at home have drawn warnings from press freedom groups that Pakistan's media crackdown has reached a global scale.
March 21, 2025
Karachi:The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested journalist Farhan Mallick in Karachi over the content of videos published on his YouTube platform. Mallick, the founder of Raftar, a media agency focused on social change through storytelling, is also the **former news director of Samaa TV. According to FIA Cybercrime Reporting Centre Additional Director Shahzad Haider, an inquiry against Mallick had been ongoing for three months. Haider stated that Mallick had aired “several programs against the security establishment,” which led to his formal arrest after the investigation was completed. However, Mallick’s wife told media that there was no written charge sheet or
March 9, 2025
Pakistan is facing political & economic upheaval, with one of its important state assets, like ‘our youth,’ highly impacted, disturbed & distracted due to the ongoing situation in the country. Political polarization and misinformation threaten to divide the very fabric of society. What would happen to that society where the state-important pillar ‘youth’ is being polarised, diverted from their original work? The responsibility of Pakistan’s youth today is greater than ever: to rise above political hate, foster unity, and contribute meaningfully to national development. The country is facing massive issues at all levels.What if the youth were truly being taught
February 24, 2025
A compelling new documentary produced by AnewZ, Frontline: Kashmir – The Silent Struggle, offers a fresh and insightful perspective on the dispute between India and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir. The filming crew traveled to the Line of Control (LoC) between Pakistan and India to study the situation on the ground and provide an in-depth analysis of the struggles faced by local communities. The documentary, available on YouTube, explores the evolving identity of Kashmir on the global stage, delving into its complex history, socio-political challenges, and the impact of long-standing disputes. It paints a vivid picture of a region caught
February 2, 2025
اسلام اباد: خیبر پختونخوا کے قبایلی ضلع کرم میں پائیدار امن کے قیام کے لئے اسلام اباد میں جرگہ ہوا ہے جس میں شرکاء نے چار ماہ سے بند پاراچنار اور پشاور کے درمیان سڑک کھولنے کا مطالبہ کیا۔ شرکاء نے یکم جنوری کو کوہاٹ میں ہونے والے امن معاہدہ کے نفاذ میں پیش رفت کا جائزہ بھی لیا اور معاہدے کے بعد کئی خلاف ورزیوں پر تشویش کا اظہار کیا۔ جرگہ کے شرکاء اس پر متفق تھے کہ کرم ضلع میں شیعہ اور سنی کی کوئی لڑائی نہیں بلکہ کچھ عناصر کرم کے لوگوں کو لڑانے کی کوشش کرتے
February 1, 2025
Washington DC: The US Department of State, in response to The Pakistan Daily, stated: “We are concerned by any restrictions on the exercise of freedoms of expression and association, including for members of the media. In Pakistan and around the world, we support freedom of expression, media freedom, and internet freedom. We have and will continue to emphasize the importance of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in our engagement with Pakistani officials.” The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), enacted in 2016, was approved by both the lower and upper houses of parliament to address cybercrime and regulate electronic
January 25, 2025
LAHORE: Renowned investigative journalist and editor of The Pakistan Daily, Hamza Azhar Salam, has asserted that property tycoon Malik Riaz will be extradited to Pakistan to face justice. Speaking at a press conference, Salam emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, stating, “No matter how powerful someone is, they must be held accountable.” He noted that previous governments had remained silent on Malik Riaz’s alleged misconduct, underscoring the need for accountability. “Our duty is to speak the truth, and we bow only before Allah, not before Malik Riaz,” Salam remarked, reiterating the journalist’s commitment to uncovering corruption and
January 15, 2025
KARACHI: Chief Editor of Norway’s extreme-right tabloid Verdens Gang (VG) and its reporter Rolf John Widerøe have been declared as proclaimed offenders by a court in Pakistan over their deliberate failure to appear before the court for publishing a false and defamatory story on Pakistan and Pakistani origin businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor. Judge Abid Zubair, Additional District and Session court in Ferozwala, has declared Mr Rolf John Widerøe and the chief editor as proclaimed offenders through court declaration published in leading English dailies of Pakistan – over after the failure of Mr Rolf J. Widerøe and the VG Editor to
December 7, 2024
Concerns have been raised over an alleged discussion by some Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers about harming journalist Hassan Ayub during a public audio session on the social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). The incident reportedly took place during an X-Space session where participants openly debated strategies to target Ayub, citing dissatisfaction with his reporting. The journalist, known for his critical analysis of PTI’s policies, has been under increased scrutiny from party supporters in recent weeks. Audio recordings of the discussion, which have since circulated online, allegedly reveal participants contemplating violent actions against Ayub. These revelations have sparked outrage among media
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