Journalists in the country are regular victims of legal harassment, intimidation and assaults by ruling party members, state and non-state actors.
Ain-O-Salish Kendra (ASK) has recorded 247 incidents throughout the 12 months of 2020 including death threats, torture in custody, false cases, intimidation, death threats, legal harassment, attacks, violence and enforced disappearance. Journalists along with netizens do not get support from police and security agencies, as state actors are also involved in harassment and intimidation.
