Pak rights commission raises concern over media censorship

Jun 02, 2021

Lahore [Pakistan], June 2 : The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed "grave concern" over the growing climate of fear, violence, and...

Pakistani journalists defy state censorship, slam "draconian" media gag laws

May 23, 2026

Pakistani journalists at a national convention unanimously rejected recent amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), labelling them "draconian" laws aimed at...

Baloch activist slams Pakistan's Kashmir narrative, calls out media censorship

Aug 07, 2026

Baloch political and human rights activist Aomar Karim has criticised Pakistan's use of the Kashmir issue in international forums, stating that Islamabad is attempting...

Nepal tables bill to tab social media despite fear of censorship

Feb 09, 2025

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung tabled the Bill in National Assembly on Sunday despite criticism from opposition and social media...

Pakistan: Global writers' association condemns censorship, suppression of media in Balochistan

Aug 10, 2024

The organization highlighted recent reports of media suppression and limitations on free speech affecting the ethnic Baloch community.

UN warns Taliban's new media policy fuels fear, self-censorship in Afghanistan

Jul 11, 2025

UNAMA stated that the new rules "increase fear and self-censorship among Afghanistan media outlets" and warned that the directive "further erodes press freedom in...