Pakistan
RFE/RL Deplores Closure of Bureau in Pakistan
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has deplored the closure by Pakistan’s Interior Ministry of its office in Islamabad, Pakistan, following accusations by the country’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency that its…
RFE/RL Reporters Faced ‘Relentless Pressure’ In 12 Of 23 Countries In 2017
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) journalists have been targeted in no fewer than 38 incidents in at least 12 of the countries they cover in 2017.
Radio Still Vital For Many RFE/RL Audiences
On UNESCO World Radio Day on Feb. 13, RFE/RL audiences gave the platform a resounding endorsement as a powerful medium and an indispensable source of information and news.
Radio Mashaal Reporter Wins 2012 Burke Award
Radio Mashaal’s Sailab Mahsud was awarded the 2012 David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award for exceptional integrity, bravery, and originality in his coverage of the Pashtun tribal areas of Pakistan.
Congressman Dan Burton: Cutting Ties With Pakistan ‘Would Be Tragic’
In an interview with RFE, Congressman Dan Burton (R-Ind.) restated his support for continued engagement with Pakistan following the death of Osama bin Laden.
RFE Marks Successful First Year Of Broadcasts To Pakistan
This week, RFE’s Radio Mashaal marks the first anniversary of the launch of its Pashto-language broadcasts in Pakistan’s Pashtun heartland.
RFE’s Pakistan Broadcasts Boosted To Nine Hours A Day
RFE’s programs in the Pashtun regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan are expanding from six to nine hours a day, starting today.
RFE/RL Launches Radio Station in Pakistan’s Pashtun Heartland
On January 15, RFE/RL will begin broadcasting in the local Pashto dialects to Pakistan and the border regions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
In Exclusive Interview, Petraeus Optimistic on Pakistan’s Anti-Taliban Campaign
In an exclusive RFE/RL interview, General David Petraeus, the head of U.S. Central Command, discusses the Pakistani military’s campaign against the Taliban, the new U.S. strategy for Afghanistan and the…
Pakistan Prime Minister Sends Afghanistan A Message in RFE/RL Interview
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz of Pakistan sent a strong message to Afghanistan during an RFE/RL interview about security issues, bilateral relations and refugees.