— AMSO condemned arrests and the deportation of Afghan journalists by Pakistani police in Islamabad, calling the actions illegal and a threat to press freedom.
— Internet shutdowns and network throttling in Iran are crippling journalists and media, impeding reporting, verification and sharing of protest information.
— High Court hearings began to sentence Jimmy Lai and co-defendants convicted under Hong Kong's national security law, with potential life terms and implications for press freedom.
— UNESCO warns South Korea's new 'fake news' law uses vague definitions and broad enforcement powers that could erode press freedom and spur self-censorship.
— Turkey observed Working Journalists' Day on Jan. 10 with official tributes, praising reporters' work and press freedom amid concerns over media restrictions.
— PFUJ-Workers warns Pakistan's journalists face a deepening welfare crisis of layoffs, delayed salaries, poverty and health hardships with little support.
— Independent U.S. journalists are launching reader-funded newsletters and nonprofit outlets to sustain investigative and local reporting amid newsroom cuts.
— Exiled Venezuelan editors from Efecto Cocuyo, El Pitazo and others formed a collaborative network to report Venezuela's political crisis from abroad.
— RSF launches Iran help desk to provide VPNs, digital security, mirror-site support and emergency aid to journalists facing internet censorship.
— Reporters Without Borders says Iran's communications blackout sharply restricts journalists, isolating reporters and disrupting information flow amid unrest.
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— PFUJ-Workers warns Pakistan's journalists face a deepening welfare crisis of layoffs, delayed salaries, poverty and health hardships with little support.
— HRCP demanded the release of Karachi journalist Aslam Shah, calling his arrest under PECA by the NCCIA a direct attack on press freedom.
— Human Rights Foundation says Pakistani court convicted several journalists in absentia, raising concerns about due process and judicial independence.
— Pakistani journalists abroad issue a joint statement rejecting in absentia convictions, citing lack of due process, constitutional violations, and international human rights obligations.
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— AMSO condemned arrests and the deportation of Afghan journalists by Pakistani police in Islamabad, calling the actions illegal and a threat to press freedom.
— High Court hearings began to sentence Jimmy Lai and co-defendants convicted under Hong Kong's national security law, with potential life terms and implications for press freedom.
— UNESCO warns South Korea's new 'fake news' law uses vague definitions and broad enforcement powers that could erode press freedom and spur self-censorship.
— Arunachal journalists urged CM Pema Khandu to implement the delayed working journalists' pension scheme and recognise district press clubs.
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— Internet shutdowns and network throttling in Iran are crippling journalists and media, impeding reporting, verification and sharing of protest information.
— Turkey observed Working Journalists' Day on Jan. 10 with official tributes, praising reporters' work and press freedom amid concerns over media restrictions.
— RSF launches Iran help desk to provide VPNs, digital security, mirror-site support and emergency aid to journalists facing internet censorship.
— Reporters Without Borders says Iran's communications blackout sharply restricts journalists, isolating reporters and disrupting information flow amid unrest.
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— Independent U.S. journalists are launching reader-funded newsletters and nonprofit outlets to sustain investigative and local reporting amid newsroom cuts.
— Exiled Venezuelan editors from Efecto Cocuyo, El Pitazo and others formed a collaborative network to report Venezuela's political crisis from abroad.
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— NBCUniversal sold out all ad inventory for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics over a month before the Games, setting a record for combined TV/digital revenue.
— French journalist Christophe Gleizes has been imprisoned in Algeria for over a year, sparking concerns from international press freedom organizations.
— Brighton & Hove Albion has barred Guardian journalists from its stadium, triggering criticism from media advocates and MPs concerned about press freedom.
— Dr. Nauman Niaz houses potentially the largest private sports memorabilia collection in the world, showcasing unique artifacts and historical significance.
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— RSF launches Iran help desk to provide VPNs, digital security, mirror-site support and emergency aid to journalists facing internet censorship.
— Reporters Without Borders says Iran's communications blackout sharply restricts journalists, isolating reporters and disrupting information flow amid unrest.
— Semafor raised $30 million, lifting its valuation to about $330 million to fund expansion of newsletters, podcasts, live events and additional newsroom hires.
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— Myanmar journalist Sut Ring Pan was sentenced to 13 years in prison for fake news, incitement, and terrorism linked to election reporting.
— Yalda Hakim warns a second deepfake video misrepresenting her reporting has circulated online, impacting journalist safety and trust in media.
— GTV News designates Gharidah Farooqi as vice president, acknowledging her noteworthy contributions to journalism and the channel's mission.
— Javeria Siddique, widow of journalist Arshad Sharif, reports increased harassment in Islamabad as she seeks justice for her husband's 2022 murder.
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— The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship is accepting 2026 applications, offering journalists a year of business, economics and finance study with tuition and stipend.
— The World Press Institute Fellowship 2026 invites international journalists to apply for a fully funded program in the U.S., with applications due by February 15,.
— The Pulitzer Center's Rainforest Reporting Grant supports journalists exploring key environmental issues in vital tropical forest regions.
— The Fund for Investigative Journalism has opened its 2026 grant cycle, offering substantial funding for diverse investigative reporting projects.
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— The rise of unqualified news anchors in Pakistan challenges traditional journalism ethics and qualifications in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
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— The scandals of 2012 exposed deep-rooted issues within Pakistan's media, revealing corruption and ethical lapses among prominent figures.
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— Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, head of Jang Group, arrested for corruption in a decades-old land transaction case, raising concerns about media freedom in Pakistan.
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— DawnNews has enacted a 10% salary cut and halved fuel allowances, heightening financial concerns among its staff amid a declining media landscape.
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Dr. Maleeha Lodhi studied political science at the London School of Economics and returned to Pakistan in 1986 to become the first woman to edit a national newspaper in Asia as editor of The Muslim. In 1990, she became the founding editor of The News International before starting her diplomatic career in 1994.
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— Ali Sher Rajpar, a journalist with Awami Awaz, was killed outside the Padidan Press Club in Sindh amid family dispute over the weekend.
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<p>ISLAMABAD, October 2, 2025: Islamabad Police stormed the National Press Club, attacking journalists and damaging their cameras and equipment while dispersing a protest staged nearby. The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and other media bodies condemned the attack and termed it an act of terrorism. </p>
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