Winners of World Press Freedom Day Quiz 2026 announced

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd May, 2026) The Press Network of Pakistan (PNP) on Sunday has announced the winners of the World Press Freedom Day Quiz 2026, a nationwide initiative designed to promote awareness about press freedom, media literacy, and the role of responsible journalism in a democratic society.

Chief Executive PNP Sabahuddin Qazi has extended heartfelt congratulations to all the winners, terming their success a reflection not only of their knowledge but also of their commitment to promoting awareness about media responsibility and freedom of expression. He emphasized that after thorough evaluation, the best performers who demonstrated exceptional knowledge, dedication and commitment to promoting media awareness were declared winners.

The quiz contest was aligned with the global theme for World Press Freedom Day 2026, titled "Shaping a Future at Peace." Participants were tested on the historical background of the day, UNESCO's role, the journalistic struggle for press freedom, constitutional provisions including Articles 19 and 19-A, the role of regulatory bodies such as PEMRA, and global press freedom benchmarks. The quiz also aimed to provide a balanced understanding of how media systems operate within Pakistan and internationally.

According to PNP, the quiz was designed to educate participants on key aspects of journalism, including media laws, ethical reporting standards, and the challenges faced by journalists in Pakistan and globally.

A unique feature of the quiz was the overwhelming response from participants, including students, journalists, and citizens across the country.

"Participating in the World Press Freedom Quiz helped me understand the real importance of media freedom in Pakistan. It was not just a quiz, but a learning journey," one contestant stated.

PNP officials said such testimonials reflect the campaign's success in not only encouraging participation but also inspiring others to actively promote awareness about press freedom.

The PNP chief also appreciated the enthusiastic participation of all contestants who contributed significantly to making this initiative a meaningful and impactful success. "We encourage the winners to continue being ambassadors of informed dialogue and responsible media engagement in society," he said.

The top achievers, representing participants from across Pakistan who demonstrated exceptional knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm, include Seher Safdar (Karachi) ?Muhammad Anfal (Islamabad), Sarosh Ahmad (Peshawar), Hafiz Muhammad Abubakar(Muzaffargarh), Aqsa Malik (Rawalpindi).