Asad Ali Toor
Asad Ali Toor is a prominent journalist and digital rights activist in Pakistan, known for his outspoken views on freedom of expression and the challenges faced by journalists in the country. He has been vocal about issues concerning government repression and censorship, and his recent experiences, including having his family’s bank accounts frozen allegedly due to his journalistic work, highlight the dangers faced by those advocating for press freedoms.
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Asad Ali Toor was restricted from leaving the country and had approached the court for justice.
The words of the Chief Justice - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-16
Asad Ali Toor is referenced in relation to a previous case involving Justice Dogar.
Imaan Mazari approaches IHC committee, SJC against Justice Sarfraz Dogar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-15
Asad Ali Toor is one of the journalists whose YouTube channel was included in the ban order.
Islamabad sessions court overturns judicial magistrate’s order banning 11 YouTube channels - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-11
He was one of the journalists who brought the issue of the viral video to the attention of the KP chief minister.
Mardan police arrest four in teenage girl viral video case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-04
Asad Ali Toor is another journalist who submitted a revision petition against the judicial magistrate’s order blocking YouTube channels.
Islamabad court halts banning of 5 more YouTube channels - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-12
Asad Ali Toor is another petitioner whose YouTube channel ban was suspended, calling the suspension 'a big victory'.
Islamabad court suspends order banning YouTube channels of Matiullah Jan, Asad Toor - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-11
Asad Ali Toor is a journalist whose channel was sanctioned by the Islamabad court.
Fact check: Supreme Court has not declared ban on 27 YouTube channels unconstitutional - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-10
Asad Ali Toor has expressed that the court's move undermines fundamental rights.
HRCP expresses concern as govt warns criminal action against 27 YouTube channels set for blocking - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-09
Asad Ali Toor's YouTube channel was also ordered to be blocked by the Islamabad court.
Islamabad court orders blocking of 27 YouTube channels on NCCIA’s request - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-08
Journalist Asad Ali Toor shared his personal experience of discovering that his family’s bank accounts had been frozen.
HRCP calls for repeal of controversial Peca - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-30
