Tag: PFUJ
How apex courts have stepped in to stop harassment of journalists
In recent years, the apex courts have stepped in to stop harassment and intimidation of journalists at the hands of the Federal Investigation Agency which on several occasions has arrested or interrogated journalists on the pretext of cybercrime cases lodged against them at the behest of the government and agencies.
PFUJ will move IHC against FIA for Shahid Aslam arrest
A local court in Islamabad has given two-day remand of journalist Shahid Aslam to FIA. He was arrested for allegedly leaking the tax records of Gen. Bajwa to Fact Focus. However, Fact Focus has denied having any links with Aslam.
Journalists come out on street against oppressive law
The journalist community of Pakistan on Monday held demonstrations outside major press clubs of the country to protest the government’s PECA (Amendment) Ordinance 2022
OBITUARY: Dr Mehdi Hasan breathes his last
Dr Mehdi Hasan's legacy in Pakistan will always remain that of a staunchly principled professional, a progressive journalist, and a deep critic of those who clamped down upon freedom of expression and freedom of press
PFUJ, CPJ calls for release of Afghan journalists
PFUJ and CPJ have called for the release of two Afghan journalists arrested in Kabul.
PFUJ calls Fawad’s remarks over convention irresponsible
PFUJ on Thursday said Minister Fawad Ch should refrain from generating fake news to divert public attention from the shrinking civic space in the country
PFUJ gets Nisar Osmani award, vows to continue struggle
PFUJ will continue to struggle for press freedom, Nasir Zaidi, said while accepting Nisar Osmani Award for Courage Journalism 2021 conferred on his union on Saturday.
PFUJ conferred Nisar Osmani Award for Courage Journalism
HRCP announced that it is conferring the Nisar Osmani Award for Courage Journalism in 2021 to the PFUJ.
Stakeholders pledge support to PFUJ’s Long March
Civil society re-affirms support for Pakistan Federation Union of Journalists’ Long March
Journalists reaffirm opposition to PMDA
At a meeting of the Federal Executive Council of the PFUJ journalists re-affirmed their opposition to the PMDA black law