Pakistan’s Crackdown on Journalists Comes Under Heavy Fire By Thalif Deen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Pakistan’s Crackdown on Journalists Comes Under Heavy Fire By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Aug 14 2026 (IPS) - Pakistan, one of few South Asian countries to oscillate between democratic governments and authoritarian regimes, is cracking down on journalists, including foreign correspondents covering the political situation in the world’s fifth most populous nation, with an estimated population of over 250 million people and ranking behind India, China, the United States, and Indonesia. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/pakistans-crackdown-on-journalists-comes-under-heavy-fire/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -