Committee to Protect Journalists - Pakistan tag:cpj.org,2008-09-16://1 2013-05-30T19:35:45Z Movable Type 4.38 Justice consistently eludes slain Pakistani journalists tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21809 2013-05-30T18:33:53Z 2013-05-30T19:35:45Z May 30, 2013--On the second anniversary of the murder of Pakistani journalist Saleem Shahzad, the Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities to continue investigating and find his killers. An official commission of inquiry concluded in January 2012 that the perpetrators in Shazahd's case were unknown, and there has been... Committee to Protect Journalists May 30, 2013--On the second anniversary of the murder of Pakistani journalist Saleem Shahzad, the Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities to continue investigating and find his killers. An official commission of inquiry concluded in January 2012 that the perpetrators in Shazahd's case were unknown, and there has been no further movement in the investigation.

]]> Pakistan must determine motive behind killing of reporter tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21796 2013-05-28T16:19:20Z 2013-05-28T18:50:29Z New York, May 28, 2013--Pakistani authorities should identify the motive behind the fatal shooting of a local crime reporter and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, May 28, 2013--Pakistani authorities should identify the motive behind the fatal shooting of a local crime reporter and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

]]> As impunity reigns, Pakistani press threatened from all sides tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21783 2013-05-22T22:35:48Z 2013-05-23T03:37:02Z Committee to Protect Journalists New York, May 23, 2013--With the release of a new report on widespread impunity, the Committee to Protect Journalists calls on the incoming government of Pakistan to urgently address the issue of violence against the press by bringing perpetrators of past crimes to justice. 

"Pakistan has one of the world's worst records of prosecuting anti-press violence, with authorities failing to convict a single suspect in 23 journalist murders over the past decade," said CPJ Asia program coordinator, Bob Dietz. "The situation is dire as journalists are targeted not only by militants, criminals, and warlords, but also by political, military, and intelligence operatives. These threats have gone completely unpunished over the past decade and have made the country one of the deadliest in the world for the press."

]]> In Pakistan, cases filed against Baluch outlets, journalists tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21759 2013-05-17T19:06:31Z 2013-05-17T19:13:45Z New York, May 17, 2013--Pakistani authorities should dismiss separate complaints filed against newspapers and journalists in Baluchistan for publishing statements made by banned militant groups, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, May 17, 2013--Pakistani authorities should dismiss separate complaints filed against newspapers and journalists in Baluchistan for publishing statements made by banned militant groups, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

]]> CPJ condemns Pakistan's expulsion of Times reporter tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21680 2013-05-10T21:18:09Z 2013-05-11T01:08:25Z New York, May 10, 2013 - The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Pakistan's interim government to reverse its decision to expel New York Times bureau chief Declan Walsh from the country. The order comes on the eve of national elections that will bring about the first successful change... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, May 10, 2013 - The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Pakistan's interim government to reverse its decision to expel New York Times bureau chief Declan Walsh from the country. The order comes on the eve of national elections that will bring about the first successful change of civilian government in Pakistan's history.

]]> Journalist killed, two injured in Pakistan suicide bombing tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21563 2013-04-16T21:01:29Z 2013-04-16T21:22:53Z New York, April 16, 2013--At least one journalist was killed and two were injured in a suicide bomb attack during a political rally today in Pakistan's northwestern provincial capital of Peshawar, according to news reports.... Committee to Protect Journalists The site of a suicide bombing in Peshawar today, where more than 20 people, including at least one journalist, were killed. (AFP/A. Majeed)

New York, April 16, 2013--At least one journalist was killed and two were injured in a suicide bomb attack during a political rally today in Pakistan's northwestern provincial capital of Peshawar, according to news reports.

]]> Equipment stolen, burned in raid on pro-Baluch paper tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21524 2013-04-08T15:06:22Z 2013-04-08T21:17:22Z New York, April 8, 2013--Pakistani authorities should immediately investigate an attack on the Karachi bureau of the Urdu-language Daily Tawar and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, April 8, 2013--Pakistani authorities should immediately investigate an attack on the Karachi bureau of the Urdu-language Daily Tawar and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

]]> Baluch journalist reported missing in Karachi tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21486 2013-03-28T19:57:04Z 2013-03-28T20:02:05Z New York, March 28, 2013--Pakistani authorities should determine the whereabouts of a Baluch journalist living in Karachi who was last seen on March 24, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, March 28, 2013--Pakistani authorities should determine the whereabouts of a Baluch journalist living in Karachi who was last seen on March 24, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

]]> Pakistan arrests suspect linked to murder of Daniel Pearl tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21428 2013-03-18T20:20:57Z 2013-03-19T21:33:39Z New York, March 18, 2013--Pakistani authorities announced today that they have apprehended a militant who was allegedly involved in the 2002 murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in Karachi, according to news reports."As with every journalist murder, any and all perpetrators in the slaying of Daniel Pearl... Committee to Protect Journalists Daniel Pearl. (AFP)

New York, March 18, 2013--Pakistani authorities announced today that they have apprehended a militant who was allegedly involved in the 2002 murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in Karachi, according to news reports.

"As with every journalist murder, any and all perpetrators in the slaying of Daniel Pearl must be prosecuted and punished," said CPJ Asia Program Coordinator Bob Dietz. "In order to curb growing impunity in Pakistan, it is imperative that authorities send the strongest possible signal that acts of anti-press violence will not go unpunished."

]]> Veteran Pakistani journalist gunned down in Baluchistan tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21334 2013-03-01T19:36:28Z 2013-03-07T18:13:58Z March 1, 2013, New York--Pakistani authorities should investigate today's murder of a journalist in the country's restive Baluchistan province, determine the motive, and apprehend the perpetrators immediately, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists March 1, 2013, New York--Pakistani authorities should investigate today's murder of a journalist in the country's restive Baluchistan province, determine the motive, and apprehend the perpetrators immediately, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

]]> Pakistani reporter gunned down in tribal area tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21319 2013-02-27T18:15:32Z 2013-02-27T18:24:16Z New York, February 27, 2013--Pakistani authorities should immediately launch an investigation into the targeted murder of a veteran journalist who was shot dead today in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. Malik Mumtaz had worked for several mainstream news outlets and had recently been... Committee to Protect Journalists Journalists working in tribal areas report threats by various elements. Here, a market in North Waziristan, where a veteran journalist was killed today. (AFP/Thir Khan)

New York, February 27, 2013--Pakistani authorities should immediately launch an investigation into the targeted murder of a veteran journalist who was shot dead today in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. Malik Mumtaz had worked for several mainstream news outlets and had recently been elected president of the regional press club, news reports said.

]]> Attacks on the Press in 2012: CPJ Risk List Video tag:beta.cpj.org,2013://1.20698 2013-02-14T05:05:57Z 2013-02-10T18:18:53Z CPJ's Robert Mahoney identifies the 10 countries where press freedom suffered the most in 2012. They include Syria, the world's deadliest country for the press; Russia, where repressive laws took effect; Brazil, where journalist murders soared; and Ethiopia, where terror laws are used to silence the press. (3:26)... Committee to Protect Journalists

CPJ's Robert Mahoney identifies the 10 countries where press freedom suffered the most in 2012. They include Syria, the world's deadliest country for the press; Russia, where repressive laws took effect; Brazil, where journalist murders soared; and Ethiopia, where terror laws are used to silence the press. (3:26)

]]> Attacks on the Press in 2012: Pakistan tag:beta.cpj.org,2013://1.20530 2013-02-14T05:05:11Z 2013-03-19T22:49:40Z Pakistan remained one of the deadliest nations in the world for the press, a situation that appeared unlikely to change given the government's unwillingness to confront the problem. In March, Pakistan joined with Brazil and India in raising objections to a comprehensive UNESCO proposal to protect the press and combat... Committee to Protect Journalists Pakistan remained one of the deadliest nations in the world for the press, a situation that appeared unlikely to change given the government's unwillingness to confront the problem. In March, Pakistan joined with Brazil and India in raising objections to a comprehensive UNESCO proposal to protect the press and combat impunity in journalist murders. Pakistan has been one of the world's worst nations in combating deadly anti-press violence, CPJ's Impunity Index shows. At least 23 journalist murders have gone unpunished since the killing of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in 2002. A 2012 report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan showed growing ties between political repression and the rising incidence of violence against news media. Threats to journalists in Pakistan were no longer confined to traditionally violent areas such as the border region, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, or Baluchistan, CPJ research found. Reporters in Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi, and Lahore faced persistent threats. And in another troubling development, several international journalists told CPJ that militants had begun threatening them more frequently, as the groups started paying more attention to their global reputations.

]]> Attacks on the Press: Killed in 2012: A Worldwide Roundup tag:beta.cpj.org,2013://1.20487 2013-02-14T05:04:35Z 2013-03-13T21:41:13Z Committee to Protect Journalists Attacks on the Press: CPJ Risk List tag:beta.cpj.org,2013://1.20480 2013-02-14T05:04:30Z 2013-03-13T21:34:36Z From conflict-ridden Syria to aspiring world leader Brazil, 10 nations on a downslope. By Karen Phillips... Committee to Protect Journalists From conflict-ridden Syria to aspiring world leader Brazil, 10 nations on a downslope. By Karen Phillips

(Reuters/Enrique Marcarian)

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