— Ishrat Fatima retires from broadcast media after nearly 45 years, leaving a legacy of Urdu diction, integrity, and influence in national broadcasting.
— The 57th Cairo International Book Fair (Jan 21-Feb 3, 2026) in New Cairo hosts 1,457 publishing houses from 83 countries, with Romania as guest of honor.
— The IFJ condemned Iran's internet blackout during protests as a deliberate tactic that cripples reporting, obscures abuses and isolates journalists.
— Iranian officials say about 2,000 people died in nationwide protests, while internet blackouts and restrictions hinder journalists and impede information flow.
— Groups urge federal action to protect journalists after a rise in violence, harassment, arrests and interference while covering protests in the US.
— Pakistani journalist Rauf Klasra appeals to Army Chief Asim Munir to halt large-scale tree cutting in Islamabad for a memorial, warning of environmental harm amid public silence.
— Monitors report a sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong, pointing to national security laws, arrests, media closures and legal pressure on journalists.
— AI search summaries and chatbot answers could cut referral traffic to news sites, forcing publishers to rethink business models to sustain journalism.
— Reuters Institute warns that 2026 economic, political and AI-driven changes are reshaping journalism, straining funding and altering news distribution.
— Study finds climate reporters in Asia face higher physical threats than in Europe or the Americas, linked to contested extractive and land-use projects.
— AMSO condemned arrests and the deportation of Afghan journalists by Pakistani police in Islamabad, calling the actions illegal and a threat to press freedom.
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— Ishrat Fatima retires from broadcast media after nearly 45 years, leaving a legacy of Urdu diction, integrity, and influence in national broadcasting.
— Pakistani journalist Rauf Klasra appeals to Army Chief Asim Munir to halt large-scale tree cutting in Islamabad for a memorial, warning of environmental harm amid public silence.
— 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.
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— Monitors report a sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong, pointing to national security laws, arrests, media closures and legal pressure on journalists.
— Study finds climate reporters in Asia face higher physical threats than in Europe or the Americas, linked to contested extractive and land-use projects.
— 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.
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— The 57th Cairo International Book Fair (Jan 21-Feb 3, 2026) in New Cairo hosts 1,457 publishing houses from 83 countries, with Romania as guest of honor.
— Iranian officials say about 2,000 people died in nationwide protests, while internet blackouts and restrictions hinder journalists and impede information flow.
— 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.
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— The IFJ condemned Iran's internet blackout during protests as a deliberate tactic that cripples reporting, obscures abuses and isolates journalists.
— Groups urge federal action to protect journalists after a rise in violence, harassment, arrests and interference while covering protests in the US.
— Reuters Institute warns that 2026 economic, political and AI-driven changes are reshaping journalism, straining funding and altering news distribution.
— Independent U.S. journalists are launching reader-funded newsletters and nonprofit outlets to sustain investigative and local reporting amid newsroom cuts.
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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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— AI search summaries and chatbot answers could cut referral traffic to news sites, forcing publishers to rethink business models to sustain journalism.
— 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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— Investigative journalism in Pakistan faces decline due to economic pressures, political influence, and safety concerns among journalists.
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— This article presents essential safety tips for journalists reporting in conflict zones in Pakistan, covering training, gear, and support strategies.
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— Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan physically confronted PPP's Qadir Mandokhel during a live TV show, leading to a heated exchange and potential legal action.
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— Ijaz Ahmed Khan, a senior journalist of APP, was attacked and injured in Peshawar by two unknown assailants on the Peshawar-Charsadda Road.
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— Roznama Dunya has controversially fired 36 employees in Lahore, raising concerns about job security in Pakistan's media industry.
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The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), formerly Radio Pakistan, is the oldest national public radio broadcaster in Pakistan. Established on August 14, 1947, it became a statutory body on December 20, 1972. PBC broadcasts in Urdu and English nationwide and in 23 regional languages.
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— Capital TV reporter Hasnain Shah was shot dead in Lahore, near the Press Club, by assailants on a motorcycle in a shocking incident.
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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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