Pakistani authorities must immediately end the crackdown on journalists, restore access to information, and allow independent reporting,” CPJ said in a post on X. “CPJ is deeply concerned by reports that independent journalist Razi Tahir and his colleague Muhammad Saif have been missing since August 1. Pakistani authorities must acknowledge whether they are in state custody, ensure due process, and immediately release them if they are being arbitrarily detained,” it wrote. Pakistani authorities must acknowledge their detention if they are in state custody, ensure due process, and immediately release them. According to media reports, communications across Pakistan-administered Kashmir have been heavily restricted, with internet access still partly disrupted since June 5.