Afghanistan, July 21 -- Pakistan's media environment continues to face increasing restrictions, where state institutions, particularly the military and intelligence services, exert substantial influence over both traditional and digital journalism. Coverage that questions or investigates these institutions is often considered off-limits, forming part of a broader effort to suppress dissent and limit transparency.
A recent report titled Intimidation on All Fronts: Press Freedom and Media Safety in Pakistan, published in advance of World Press Freedom Day 2025, highlights the growing challenges faced by journalists across the country. The report outlines a troubling pattern of coercion, surveillance, censorship, and harassment directed at me...