Pakistan media freedom

Where Does Pakistan’s Democracy Go From Here? 

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Where Does Pakistan’s Democracy Go From Here? 

Advertisement I vividly remember the cold morning in Lahore when I was first asked to choose between reporting the truth and staying alive. “Is this reporting more important to you than your life? Make a choice now,” an unknown caller with “no caller ID” told me. Just hours before, I had published a news report … Read more

Pakistan’s Long History of Throttling Press Freedom

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Pakistan’s Long History of Throttling Press Freedom

Advertisement Press freedom is a basic tenet of every democratic society, including Pakistan. However, Pakistan’s journalistic history has been turbulent, with periods of relative openness interspersed with harsh restrictions on press freedom, particularly during military dictatorships. The situation of freedom of expression in the country has been a source of worry in recent years. Pakistan … Read more