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Threats, attacks against Pakistani journalists up by 60pc

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PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): Cases of threats and attacks against journalists and media organisations spiked by more than 60 per cent last year, says a watchdog.

In its annual report, the Freedom Network said 140 cases of threats and attacks were reported across Pakistan last year.

Islamabad was the most dangerous place for journalist in the country, said the Pakistan Press Freedom Report, which said 56 -- or 40 percent -- of violations occurred in the capital.

Behind Islamabad, Punjab was the second worst place, with 35 cases of violations. Sindh followed with 32 cases, the report added.

Pakistan’s media environment became more . . .

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