Islamabad (HRNW)- Renowned senior journalist Naseem Zahra faced a broadcast ban today and was unable to host her scheduled show on 24 News. This development comes amid a growing trend of restrictions on prominent media personalities, raising concerns over freedom of the press and expression in Pakistan.
Veteran journalist Kashif Abbasi, who has been off-air for an extended period, remains absent from television despite being a leading voice in current affairs reporting. Media analysts and press freedom advocates warn that such restrictions limit public access to independent analysis and threaten the role of journalism in holding power to account.
The situation underscores the fragility of media independence, with calls from civil society for transparent policies that protect journalists’ rights and ensure citizens’ access to diverse perspectives.
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