From PECA to Secrets Act: Pakistan’s Press Freedom Under Attack | Kamran Khan | On My Radar

Описание: In this episode of On My Radar, Kamran Khan sits down with fellow journalist Mazhar Abbas to highlight how Pakistan’s latest draconian law is tightening the noose around free speech and independent media.

From the PECA amendments to the Official Secrets Act, oppressive laws are being weaponized against journalists and political opponents alike.

With each new legislation, the dream of a free press and true democracy is fading, replaced by a controlled system designed to silence dissent. Who benefits from this censorship? And how long can Pakistan survive under this illusion of democracy?

Watch the full video as we break down this alarming trend and its dangerous consequences.

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00:00 – 7:29 Introduction
7:30 – 13:42 Yesterday’s Restrictions, Today’s Control: A Shared Journey Through Journalism’s Evolution
13:43 – 24:36 The Evolution of Press Freedom: From Fierce Resistance to Diminished Voice
24:37 – 28:46 The Unwavering Role of Newspaper Owners in Challenging Times
28:47 – 35:17 The End of Benazir Bhutto’s First Government: Turning Point for Democracy in Pakistan
35:18 - 52:06 How the Establishment Groomed the Sharifs for Power: Nawaz Sharif’s Political Entry as a Tool to Dismantle PPP
52:07 – 56:00 Peca Act: A Barrier to Press Freedom and Growth in Pakistan
56:01 – 58:45 Independent Media Oversight: A Proposal Ignored by Governments
58:46 – 1:06:32 The Impact of Government Ads on Media Independence
1:06:33 – 1:16:34 The 8th February 2024 Election: A Voters' Revolution and Its Aftermath