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Originally published by Capital Newstop
January 3, 2026
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Press Freedom Worsens in Pakistan as Journalists Face Rising State Pressure
A new assessment by the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), contained in its Media Freedom Report 2025, paints a picture of a media sector increasingly constrained by arrests, threats and legal manoeuvres, alongside economic tactics that encourage self-censorship. - Ken..
✨ Key Highlights
Press freedom in Pakistan significantly worsened in 2025, marked by increased censorship, intimidation, and financial pressure on journalists and news organizations. A report by the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) highlighted a climate of fear and self-censorship, leading to a decline in editorial independence.
- Pakistan fell six places to 158th globally in Reporters Without Borders' 2025 World Press Freedom Index.
- The CPNE reported five journalist killings, multiple arrests, and legal cases in 2025.
- The Dawn Media Group, along with others like Jang, Awaaz, and Waqt groups, faced suspended government advertising.
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