42 journalists killed in Pakistan in past 4 years, Senate told

In the past four years, 42 journalists have been killed in Pakistan, according to a report presented to the Senate on January 20, 2023. The report also highlighted that most of these killings were carried out by non-state actors, and that little progress has been made in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

The situation for journalists in Pakistan is dire, with many facing threats, intimidation and violence simply for doing their job. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has ranked Pakistan as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, alongside countries like Syria and Yemen.

The majority of the killings in Pakistan have occurred in the province of Balochistan, where ethnic Baloch separatists and separatist groups have been in conflict with the government for decades. The Balochistan province is also rich in resources and is strategically important for the country, which makes it a sensitive area for the government.

Journalists in Balochistan have been targeted by both separatist groups and the security forces, with many being accused of being "anti-state" and "anti-national" for covering the issue of Balochistan. The government of Pakistan has also been criticized for not doing enough to protect journalists in the province.

In addition to the killings, journalists in Pakistan also face other forms of violence and intimidation. Many have been abducted, beaten and tortured, and their families have also been targeted. In some cases, journalists have been forced to flee the country for their own safety.

The government of Pakistan has been criticized for not doing enough to protect journalists, and for not holding those responsible for violence and intimidation accountable. The lack of progress in investigations and the lack of convictions in these cases has led to a culture of impunity, which in turn has led to more violence against journalists.

The international community has also expressed concern about the situation for journalists in Pakistan. The United Nations, the European Union and several human rights organizations have called on the government of Pakistan to take action to protect journalists and to hold those responsible for violence and intimidation accountable.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has also condemned the killings of journalists in Pakistan and has called on the government to take action to protect journalists and to hold those responsible for violence and intimidation accountable.

The situation for journalists in Pakistan is critical, and urgent action is needed to protect them and to hold those responsible for violence and intimidation accountable. The government of Pakistan must take action to protect journalists, and the international community must continue to pressure the government to take action to protect journalists and to hold those responsible for violence and intimidation accountable.

It is the fundamental right of every journalist to work without fear of violence and intimidation, and it is the responsibility of the government of Pakistan to ensure that this right is protected. The international community must also continue to pressure the government of Pakistan to take action to protect journalists and to hold those responsible for violence and intimidation accountable.

The killing of 42 journalists in Pakistan in the past four years is a tragedy, and the government of Pakistan must take action to protect journalists and to hold those responsible for violence and intimidation accountable. The international community must also continue to pressure the government of Pakistan to take action to protect journalists and to hold those responsible for violence and intimidation accountable.

In conclusion, the safety of journalists in Pakistan is a critical issue, and the government of Pakistan must take action to protect them and to hold those responsible for violence and intimidation accountable. The international community must also continue to pressure the government of Pakistan to take action to protect journalists and to hold those responsible for violence and intimidation accountable. Without a safe working environment, journalists will not be able to do their job, which is to report the truth and inform the public. Without a free and independent press, a country's