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

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Saddia Mazhar1 week ago
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Government Advertising Surges as Media Industry Struggles, Parliamentary Records Show

ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s spending on media advertisements has expanded dramatically over the past five years, with official parliamentary records…
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Parliamentary Affairs

Saddia Mazhar2 weeks ago
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ECP Rejects Claims of Court Deadline for Punjab Local Government Elections

Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected claims that the Lahore High Court directed it to hold local…
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Data Stories

Saddia MazharMay 20, 2026
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Govt Ad Spending on Print and Electronic Media Hits Rs9.52bn in 2024-25

The latest controversy involving senior journalist Matiullah Jan has once again highlighted the growing pressure on Pakistan’s media industry, where…
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Saddia MazharMay 19, 2026
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Islamabad M-Tag System Generates Over PKR 121 Million Amid Renewed Questions on Digital Vehicle Monitoring

Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization (FWO) has collected more than PKR 121 million (approximately $434,000) through Islamabad’s M-Tag registration campaign, according…
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Human Rights

Saddia MazharMay 19, 2026
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Inside Pakistan’s Rehab Centres: NCHR Report Alleges Abuse and Illegal Detentions

Pakistan’s rehabilitation and psychiatric care system is facing renewed scrutiny after a recent investigation by the National Commission for Human…
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Parliamentary Affairs

Saddia MazharMay 12, 2026
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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 MazharMay 1, 2026
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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 MazharMay 1, 2026
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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 MazharApril 27, 2026
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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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Saddia MazharApril 24, 2026
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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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