Publications
Read our wide range of knowledge products on the media ecosystem.
Climate Disinformation in Pakistan
The study provides a baseline analysis of climate disinformation in Pakistan and its impact on Indigenous Peoples.
Authors: Humera Qasim Khan, Waqas Naeem
Modernising Media Law: Review of Legal Frameworks (2016 to 2025)
The study provides a comprehensive legal review of laws, policies and court orders related to media, freedom of expression and Internet governance.
Authors: Adnan Rehmat, Aftab Alam, Dr Abdur Rauf Khatana
Information Integrity, Rationalist Media and Public Interest Discourse
The report identifies and examines the science communication practices of domestic scientific organisations and academia.
Authors: Adnan Rehmat, Dr Shafiq Ahmad
AI & Public Interest Journalism: Mapping Readiness of Pakistani Newsrooms
This study offers a diagnostic of the current AI use at Pakistani newsrooms along with a training needs assessment to support local media in ethical AI adoption.
Authors: Moaz Ahmed Bhangu
Modernising Media Education
A mapping study of journalism higher education in Pakistan with actionable recommendations to improve media education.
Authors: Adnan Rehmat, Dr Shafiq Ahmad
Annual Impunity Report 2025
The annual review of attacks against Pakistani journalists and the level of impunity in crimes committed against media, journalists and media workers.
Authors: Adnan Rehmat, Iqbal Khattak
Countering Disinformation
This study explores the readiness of local universities to teach Media & Information Literacy courses through a needs assessment.
Authors: Waqas Naeem, Dr Noman Ansari
Journalism in North Punjab
Part of the journalists’ safety regional report series, the study offers a situation analysis of South Punjab.
Authors: Adnan Rehmat and Minahil Shahab
Journalism in South Punjab
Part of the journalists’ safety regional report series, the study offers a situation analysis of South Punjab.
Authors: Adnan Rehmat and Iqbal Khattak
Journalism in Gilgit Baltistan
Part of the journalists’ safety regional report series, the study offers a situation analysis of Gilgit Baltistan.
Authors: Adnan Rehmat and Iqbal Khattak
Pakistan Digital Transformation Report
A comprehensive report on the progress of digitalisation in Pakistan across a range of socioeconomic and political dimensions.
Author: Adnan Rehmat
From Margins to Mainstream
This study sheds light on women’s representation in journalist unions and offers suggestions for gender diversity.
Author: Minahil Shahab
Situation Report: Big Tech in Pakistan
The situation report examines the presence and role of Big Tech companies in Pakistan, with a focus on regulatory practice.
Author: Farhan Afsar