CPJ flags self-censorship risk after minister’s warning on foreign policy
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Home Says authorities must make clear they will not use broadly framed legal threats to silence critical reporting The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) raised concerns and flagged self-censorship risks on Thursday over Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar’s warning of possible legal action against journalists and commentators who crossed “red lines” while discussing Pakistan’s foreign policy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. CPJ’s Asia-Pacific regional director, Beh Lih Yi, voiced alarm over the minister’s statement in a post on X. “We are alarmed by Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar's warning that Pakistani journalists and commentators could face legal action for critical coverage of foreign policy,” she said. The media watchdog said independent analysis and reporting on international affairs were critical for public understanding of how global developments affect domestic issues.
Published: March 12, 2026 4:14 pm
Source: The Express Tribune — Read original