Pakistan accused of silencing PoJK unrest coverage as journalist Sohraab Barkat faces detention
Jun 13, 2026
Pakistan has come under criticism over press freedom after the arrest of journalist Sohrab Barkat, whose reporting on unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) led to his detention under controversial cybercrime laws. Barkat was arrested at his Islamabad residence on June 5 after publishing reports on his YouTube channel concerning recent protests in the region, as reported by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).