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The year 2023 was not an easy one for journalists in Pakistan. The increasing number of attacks on members of the press fast eroded whatever semblance of free speech was left in the country. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranked Pakistan as one of the world’s deadliest countries for journalists owing to its high rate of
CPJ ranked Pakistan 11th on its index of countries with the worst records on prosecuting killers of journalists.
Journalists in Pakistan today face a wide array of safety risks due to the nature of their work. They contend with death threats, abduction, assault, violence and intimidation. Between 2002 and 2022, 90 journalists were killed in the country, including five last year alone, according to a UNESCO observatory report.
Press freedom in Pakistan faces a grave threat as the crackdown on pro-PTI media continues, with the latest arrest of BOL News' President, Sami Ibrahim. The alarming situation is further exacerbated by the mysterious disappearances of key personnel, including the Marketing Head, Akash Ram, and prominent journalist Imran Riaz Khan. Additionally, the arrests of two staff members in Karachi have raised concerns over the shrinking space for independent journalism.
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