Pakistan's Journalist Safety Crisis: Attacks and Press Freedom Curbs Rise

Imagine Pakistan's journalists are like reporters trying to tell stories, but lately, it's become much harder and scarier for them.

A new report shows that in 2025, there were about 60% more problems for journalists compared to the year before.

This means more attacks and legal troubles, especially in places like Islamabad and Punjab.

Some people are worried this is as bad as it was during a time when a military leader controlled the country and limited what the news could say.

Lawmakers and journalists are raising their voices, comparing the current situation to past difficult times and are trying to work together to protect their right to report the truth.

They are especially concerned about a law called Peca, which has been made stricter and is being used against them.