Problems for Journalists in Pakistan

May 5, 2026, 15:00
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Many people are worried about press freedom in Pakistan. Journalists have more problems now.

Main Body

The government uses money and laws to control the news. They give money to news companies that say good things. They use a law called PECA to stop people from disagreeing with them. In Gilgit-Baltistan, the situation is worse. Some journalists go to prison. Some people say the police hurt them. There are no independent news reports there. Groups like PEMRA tell journalists what to say. They say they do this for the country and religion. Many journalists do not get their pay on time. They are afraid of the law.

Conclusion

Journalists in Pakistan face many laws and money problems. They are not free.

Learning

⚡ The 'Who Does What' Pattern

In A2 English, we move from simple words to Sentences. Look at how this text builds ideas:

  • The government →\rightarrow uses money
  • Journalists →\rightarrow face laws
  • Groups →\rightarrow tell journalists

The Secret: To speak A2 English, you just need: Person/Group + Action + Thing.

🛠️ Word Power: 'The Bad Stuff'

Instead of just saying "bad," use these words from the text to describe problems:

  1. Worried (Feeling nervous) →\rightarrow "Many people are worried."
  2. Afraid (Scared of something) →\rightarrow "They are afraid of the law."
  3. Worse (More bad than before) →\rightarrow "The situation is worse."

💡 Grammar Tip: The 'S' Rule

Notice how the text talks about one group versus many:

  • One group (The government) →\rightarrow uses / gives / tells
  • Many people (Journalists) →\rightarrow face / go / get

Remember: If it is one person/thing, add the -s to the action!

Vocabulary Learning

freedom (n.)
The power to do or say what you want.
Example:Everyone wants the freedom to speak their mind.
control (v.)
To have the power to change or direct something.
Example:The teacher controls the classroom.
disagreeing (v.)
Having a different opinion from someone else.
Example:Disagreeing with your boss can be difficult.
situation (n.)
The set of things that are happening at a specific time.
Example:The traffic situation is very bad today.
prison (n.)
A building where people are kept as punishment for a crime.
Example:The thief was sent to prison for two years.
independent (adj.)
Not controlled by another person or group.
Example:She is an independent woman who lives alone.