Pakistan Media Faces Increased Crackdown on Free Speech

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Pakistan has a mixed record on press freedoms. Although the media is vibrant and there are many TV news channels, state and non-state actors often threaten or harass journalists. Since last year, harassment from state actors, particularly against those critical of Pakistan’s powerful military or intelligence agencies, has significantly intensified. VOA’s Ayesha Tanzeem reports from Islamabad.