Journalists in PoGB struggle without protection or pay amid Govt. pressure

May 06, 2025

PoGB, 06 MAY 2025: - Journalists in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, despite exposing corruption and injustice, face severe financial and institutional pressure — often working without pay, benefits, or legal protection. A senior journalist said government institutions are key sources of harassment. “When corruption is exposed, officials use public resources to file defamation cases to silence journalists,” he said. With most journalists unpaid and only a few TV channels offering salaries, many remain vulnerable to exploitation and corruption.