Saddia Mazhar

Saddia Mazhar, an accomplished Investigative Journalist hailing from District Sahiwal, Punjab, possesses a fervor for unveiling impactful narratives. With a demonstrated history of hosting radio shows, web TV programs, contributing to esteemed publications, and steering digital media platforms, she stands as a notable figure in the field. Connect with her on Twitter @SaddiaMazhar. She can be contacted at thesaddia@gmail.com

Parliamentary Affairs

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FIA received over 154 complaints of wrongful passenger offloading, Senate told

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) received at least 154 complaints regarding the alleged wrongful offloading of passengers by immigration staff…
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Right to Information

Saddia Mazhar2 weeks ago
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Once a Beacon of Transparency, KP Information Commission Now a Symbol of Inefficiency and Disillusionment

In the heart of Peshawar, there’s an institution that was once meant to shine as a symbol of transparency and…
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Press Freedom

Saddia Mazhar2 weeks ago
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A Shrinking Space: How Legal, Digital and Institutional Pressures Are Redefining Journalism in Pakistan

On April 24, 2026, senior journalist Matiullah Jan hosted a dinner for foreign journalists at the National Press Club in…
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Right to Information

Saddia Mazhar2 weeks ago
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IHC Declares PIC Order Unlawful, Arbitrary, and Without Legal Authority, Sets It Aside

The Islamabad High Court has set aside an order of the Pakistan Commission on Access to Information, ruling in favor…
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Exclusive

Saddia Mazhar3 weeks ago
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PTV audit flags irregular hiring, excess payments and governance lapses

ISLAMABAD: A recent audit of the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) for the financial year 2024–25 has uncovered a pattern of…
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Blog

Saddia MazharMarch 26, 2026
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When Asking Questions Becomes a Crime: A Troubling Signal from Punjab Information Commission

LAHORE — The Right to Information (RTI) law was designed as a bridge — a way for ordinary citizens to…
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Featured

Saddia MazharMarch 24, 2026
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From Balochistan to Washington: Walwala Bashir’s Journey to Shape Inclusive Policy

More than 7,000 miles from the rugged landscapes of Balochistan to the corridors of policy in Washington, DC, Walwala Bashir’s…
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Exclusive

Saddia MazharFebruary 19, 2026
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924 Deaths in 8 Months: HRCP Questions Punjab CCD’s Encounter Policy

A new fact-finding report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has raised serious concerns over the operations of…
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Human Rights

Saddia MazharFebruary 16, 2026
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FOSHPA fines SBP Rs500,000 for denying paternity leave, terms refusal gender-based discrimination

The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment, Fouzia Waqar, has imposed a Rs500,000 penalty on the State Bank of Pakistan…
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Current Affairs

Saddia MazharFebruary 12, 2026
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Arid University Staff Ordered to Pay Rs 3,500 Each for HEC Chairman’s Dinner

Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi has come under scrutiny after issuing an official circular directing compulsory financial…
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