Matiullah Jan
Matiullah Jan is a prominent Pakistani journalist known for his critical reporting and outspoken views on government policies. He has often faced legal challenges and threats due to his work, which has made him a symbol of the struggle for press freedom in Pakistan.
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Matiullah Jan is one of the petitioners whose YouTube channel ban was suspended by the Islamabad court.
Islamabad court suspends order banning YouTube channels of Matiullah Jan, Asad Toor - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-07-11
Matiullah Jan's YouTube channel's ban was suspended by the court.
عدالت نے دو یوٹیوب چینلز کو بلاک کرنے کا حکم معطل کردیاPakistan· 2025-07-11
Senior journalist Matiullah Jan, who months ago faced a widely criticised terrorism and narcotics case, said the government 'needs to immediately clarify its position about the incident'.
Journalist Waheed Murad sent on 2-day physical remand by Islamabad court for posting ‘intimidating content’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-26
Senior journalist Matiullah Jan condemned Murad's abduction as a blatant violation of free speech.
Journalist Waheed Murad ‘forcibly disappeared’ in Islamabad, family claims - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-26
Matiullah Jan condemned the incident involving the disappearance of Noorani's brothers as terrible and highly condemnable.
Petition filed in IHC for recovery of US-based journalist Ahmad Noorani’s 2 brothers - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-19
Matiullah Jan is mentioned as a classic example of a journalist facing government criticism.
PFUJ declares Peca changes ‘martial law for media’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-24
