— Indian media organizations are debating ethical rules for artificial intelligence as newsrooms adopt AI tools, raising concerns over accuracy, accountability, and the future role of journalists.
— Media groups warn that a Democratic-backed bill could expand defamation liability, raising concerns over press freedom, investigative reporting, and potential chilling effects across U.S. newsrooms.
— Kashmiri journalist Irfan Meraj has spent over 1,000 days in detention by Indian authorities in Kashmir, renewing concerns over press freedom and legal pressure on independent media.
— South Korea’s parliament passed a law imposing tougher penalties on the media for false information, raising concerns from journalists over press freedom and investigative reporting.
— Israel’s Knesset has extended emergency legislation allowing limits on foreign media outlets until 2027, prompting renewed concern from press freedom groups over long-term impacts on reporting.
— Press freedom groups led by CPJ call for swift, transparent investigations into attacks on Bangladesh media, warning that violence against news outlets threatens free expression ahead of elections.
— China has introduced new rules banning the sharing of obscene content on private messaging platforms, raising concerns among media analysts over censorship, privacy, and digital news circulation.
— Indonesian journalists urge the government to adopt fair, non-discriminatory policies to support journalism as newsrooms face layoffs, digital disruption, and pressure from social media platforms.
— RSF says more than 500 journalists will spend the year-end holidays in prison, highlighting China, Russia, Myanmar, and Belarus as leading jailers of the press worldwide.
— A Freedom of the Press Foundation report finds verified assaults on U.S. journalists surged in 2025, largely during protests, raising press safety and First Amendment concerns.
— An analysis of how Indian media coverage of Pakistan in 2025 blurred the lines between journalism and nationalism, shaping conflict narratives in politics, security, and sports across South Asia.
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— Pakistan’s journalism faces growing repression through intimidation, PECA cases, economic pressure, and enforced silences, raising urgent questions about press freedom.
— Senior journalist Matiullah Jan criticizes journalist union leadership at an Islamabad conference, calling for reform, youth inclusion, and a stronger collective response to Pakistan’s media crisis.
— Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says the government allocated 86 crore in ads to Dawn Media Group, stressing transparency and that media groups manage employee payments.
— Islamabad court approves post-arrest bail for journalist Sohrab Barkat in a case linked to controversial videos and tweets filed by the National Cyber Crime Agency.
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— Indian media organizations are debating ethical rules for artificial intelligence as newsrooms adopt AI tools, raising concerns over accuracy, accountability, and the future role of journalists.
— Kashmiri journalist Irfan Meraj has spent over 1,000 days in detention by Indian authorities in Kashmir, renewing concerns over press freedom and legal pressure on independent media.
— South Korea’s parliament passed a law imposing tougher penalties on the media for false information, raising concerns from journalists over press freedom and investigative reporting.
— Press freedom groups led by CPJ call for swift, transparent investigations into attacks on Bangladesh media, warning that violence against news outlets threatens free expression ahead of elections.
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— Israel’s Knesset has extended emergency legislation allowing limits on foreign media outlets until 2027, prompting renewed concern from press freedom groups over long-term impacts on reporting.
— Israel’s cabinet approved a plan to shut down Army Radio by March 1, 2026, sparking criticism from press freedom advocates who warn of risks to democratic norms
— Israeli journalists convene in Tel Aviv to oppose proposed government measures they warn could undermine press freedom, media independence, and the operating environment for newsrooms.
— The UAE issued a federal decree law establishing the National Media Authority, merging existing media bodies to unify policy, oversee content standards, and regulate media under Cabinet authority.
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— Media groups warn that a Democratic-backed bill could expand defamation liability, raising concerns over press freedom, investigative reporting, and potential chilling effects across U.S. newsrooms.
— RSF says more than 500 journalists will spend the year-end holidays in prison, highlighting China, Russia, Myanmar, and Belarus as leading jailers of the press worldwide.
— A Freedom of the Press Foundation report finds verified assaults on U.S. journalists surged in 2025, largely during protests, raising press safety and First Amendment concerns.
— CBS News has postponed a 60 Minutes segment on Venezuelan migrant deportations to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, igniting internal disputes over editorial independence and political influence.
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— The detention of French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes in Algeria highlights growing concerns over press freedom, judicial pressure on reporters, and international calls for his release.
— Brighton’s ban on Guardian journalists after critical reporting raises press freedom concerns and highlights growing tensions between sports institutions and independent news outlets in the UK.
— Dr. Nauman Niaz owns the world's largest private sports memorabilia collection. From Bradman's bats to Ali's gloves, explore rare cricket and sports treasures.
— Retired banker Afzal Ahmad chronicles 77 years of Pakistan cricket through rare memorabilia in a new book that preserves the nation's sporting heritage from 1948 to 2025.
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— Indian media organizations are debating ethical rules for artificial intelligence as newsrooms adopt AI tools, raising concerns over accuracy, accountability, and the future role of journalists.
— China has introduced new rules banning the sharing of obscene content on private messaging platforms, raising concerns among media analysts over censorship, privacy, and digital news circulation.
— Reporters Without Borders warns of online harassment campaigns targeting journalists, accusing OpIndia of fueling coordinated attacks that threaten press freedom and reporter safety.
— Reuters Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni reflects on major journalism challenges of 2025, including conflict zone risks, political pressures, and the rise of AI-driven misinformation.
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— Myanmar freelance reporter Sut Ring Pan sentenced to 13 years for reporting on the military ahead of elections, highlighting press freedom challenges and journalist detentions
— Journalist Yalda Hakim says a second AI deepfake video falsely portraying her reporting has circulated online, highlighting growing risks of misinformation targeting journalists in Pakistan.
— GTV News announces the ceremonial appointment of senior anchor Gharidah Farooqi as Vice President, citing her professionalism, credibility, and contributions to Pakistani television journalism.
— Widow of slain journalist Arshad Sharif says harassment is escalating in Islamabad as she seeks justice, citing slow investigations and renewed safety concerns after court findings.
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— Applications are now open for the World Press Institute Fellowship 2026, a fully funded nine-week U.S. journalism program for international journalists. Apply by February 15, 2026.
— The Rainforest Reporting Grant offers rolling, project-based funding for journalists covering tropical forests, biodiversity, Indigenous rights, and environmental issues across three global regions.
— The Fund for Investigative Journalism has opened its 2026 grant cycle, offering support for investigative reporters through regular, seed, follow-up, and diversity-focused grant programs.
— GIJN has opened submissions for the 2026 Sigma Awards, inviting journalists worldwide to submit their best data journalism projects published in 2025.
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— Discover the remarkable journey of Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's pioneering diplomat who broke barriers as Asia's first woman newspaper editor and served as ambassador to the US and UN Permanent Representative.
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— A critical examination of dangerous medical misinformation broadcast on Pakistan Television, exposing how political propaganda can potentially harm cancer patients by spreading false treatment narratives.
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— Politicians and journalist unions condemn an attack on Dunya News reporter Munawwar Allam in Karachi. PFUJ calls for countrywide protests, urging government action to ensure journalist safety and press freedom.
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— 92News Television terminated senior economic journalist Amer Sial's contract after he refused to apologize to the Privatization Commission over his probing questions. Sial, known for covering finance, energy, and trade issues, stood by his journalistic rights despite pressure from the channel's management.
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The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) country report on Pakistan, reveals that over 300 media personnel faced state repression aimed at quelling dissent in the past year with at least eight charged for alleged sedition, terrorism, and incitement to violence. The report was published on World Press Freedom Day, May 3.
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— Journalist Qais Javed of Ehadnama Media News was shot dead on December 7, 2020, in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The IFJ and PFUJ condemned the murder and urged an impartial investigation. Javed, 37, was targeted by unidentified shooters.
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Janu Journalism, the cheeky mascot of JournalismPakistan, isn’t chasing a story tonight. He’s searching for something more basic: press freedom. Once loud, visible, and protected, it now feels hidden in the shadows. The question is no longer who controls the narrative, but where the freedom to tell it has gone.
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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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