Amnesty and other rights groups call on Pakistan to halt the escalating crackdown on press freedom, citing growing concerns.

Amnesty International and several rights organizations have called on Pakistan’s government to halt its escalating crackdown on press freedom. The groups cited growing concerns over censorship and increased pressure on journalists. They urged an immediate end to these practices, stressing the importance of a free and independent media. The statement from the groups comes at a time when the media environment in Pakistan is under scrutiny for restrictive policies and a tightening of journalistic freedoms.