— A Sindh lawmaker apologized after mistakenly announcing cricketer Moin Khan’s death in the Assembly, highlighting concerns over rising misinformation and social media rumors in Pakistan.
— Two journalists investigating corruption at a Madhya Pradesh RTO were assaulted on November 28, prompting strong condemnation from media unions and renewed calls for stronger journalist protections.
— An Algerian appeals court affirmed a 7-year prison sentence for French journalist Christophe Gleizes, drawing sharp international criticism and raising urgent concerns about press freedom under Algeria’s anti-terrorism laws.
— Chinese photojournalist Du Bin has been detained for a third time amid a widening crackdown on independent media, raising fresh concerns about press freedom and state censorship in China.
— Samaa Digital journalist Wajid Ali wins a British High Commission climate contest for his story on Pakistan’s street workers, blending faith perspectives with science to raise awareness.
— India has withdrawn its directive requiring all smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app after widespread criticism over privacy, surveillance, and press freedom concerns.
— The Rainforest Reporting Grant offers rolling, project-based funding for journalists covering tropical forests, biodiversity, Indigenous rights, and environmental issues across three global regions.
— Prominent journalist issues warning over a fabricated deepfake video falsely claiming her Sky News interview featured a 2025 Pakistan-India war discussion, part of rising digital misinformation campaigns.
— 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.
— CPJ urges Kazakhstan to drop false information charges against Orda editor Gulnara Bazhkenova after police raids in Astana and Almaty and escalating pressure on independent media.
— Myanmar’s military government has released two prominent journalists as part of a mass prisoner amnesty, raising cautious hopes and questions about press freedom ahead of the December 2025 election
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— A Sindh lawmaker apologized after mistakenly announcing cricketer Moin Khan’s death in the Assembly, highlighting concerns over rising misinformation and social media rumors in Pakistan.
— Samaa Digital journalist Wajid Ali wins a British High Commission climate contest for his story on Pakistan’s street workers, blending faith perspectives with science to raise awareness.
— Prominent journalist issues warning over a fabricated deepfake video falsely claiming her Sky News interview featured a 2025 Pakistan-India war discussion, part of rising digital misinformation campaigns.
— Pakistan has established an independent commission to protect journalists and media workers, aiming to strengthen press freedom, address threats, and improve welfare measures nationwide.
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— Two journalists investigating corruption at a Madhya Pradesh RTO were assaulted on November 28, prompting strong condemnation from media unions and renewed calls for stronger journalist protections.
— Chinese photojournalist Du Bin has been detained for a third time amid a widening crackdown on independent media, raising fresh concerns about press freedom and state censorship in China.
— India has withdrawn its directive requiring all smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app after widespread criticism over privacy, surveillance, and press freedom concerns.
— CPJ urges Kazakhstan to drop false information charges against Orda editor Gulnara Bazhkenova after police raids in Astana and Almaty and escalating pressure on independent media.
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— A UN media seminar in the Middle East stressed journalist safety, conflict reporting protocols, and cross-border verification as newsrooms face heightened risks covering Gaza and regional crises.
— Tunisian commentator Sonia Dahmani is released after over a year in detention, raising questions on press freedom, remaining trials, and EU calls for journalist protections.
— A Turkish court has acquitted four journalists arrested during Istanbul’s 2025 protests, a rare legal win for press freedom but a warning about chronic risks for reporters covering demonstrations.
— Gaza journalist Motasem Dalloul faced false accusations after X location tags circulated online, highlighting verification challenges and digital risks for reporters in conflict zones.
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— An Algerian appeals court affirmed a 7-year prison sentence for French journalist Christophe Gleizes, drawing sharp international criticism and raising urgent concerns about press freedom under Algeria’s anti-terrorism laws.
— A new White House page on media bias has raised concerns from the Committee to Protect Journalists, which says the site undermines independent reporting and press freedom.
— Algerian journalist Saad Bouakba was arrested in a crackdown on independent media, highlighting growing legal pressure on opinion writers and raising press freedom concerns.
— The White House launches a 'media offenders' tracker, naming US news outlets and reporters, raising concerns over press freedom, credibility, and government influence on journalism.
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— Babar Azam's form slump reveals a psychological battle between classical artistry and modern cricket demands. Inside the mind of Pakistan's maestro, struggling to rediscover flow.
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— As newsrooms move from text to video, journalists face new challenges in accuracy, ethics, and verification. Here is how the shift is reshaping journalism standards today.
— AI-generated videos are rapidly transforming political communication, raising concerns over misinformation, verification challenges, and evolving regulatory responses across major digital platforms.
— Investigative journalism is evolving with AI, data visualization, and open-source intelligence, giving reporters advanced tools to uncover complex stories and improve reporting accuracy.
— Newsrooms are testing human-in-the-loop AI editing to boost speed while preserving accuracy, oversight, and trust. Here is how editorial workflows and responsibilities are being redefined in 2025.
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— IFJ warns that global extremism and far-right movements increasingly threaten women journalists, with online harassment, violence, and discrimination rising worldwide.
— Fiona O’Brien named CPJ Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, strengthening press freedom advocacy amid rising global threats to journalists.
— CDEPS and CPJ condemn the arrest of 7TV’s Maimouna Ndour Faye and other journalists in a late October crackdown on Senegalese media over interviews with a wanted politician.
— CNN’s Christiane Amanpour reveals her ovarian cancer has returned but says it’s being well-managed, urging greater awareness and early diagnosis.
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— 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.
— WAN-IFRA’s 2026 Digital Media Awards introduce a unified global process, streamlining entries and timelines to honor outstanding digital journalism across all regions fairly.
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— Muhammad Ibrahim Raja’s ethical reforms transformed Pakistani television journalism, protecting victims, ensuring safety, and promoting accountability across newsrooms.
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— Investigative journalism is evolving with AI, data visualization, and open-source intelligence, giving reporters advanced tools to uncover complex stories and improve reporting accuracy.
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— The News on Sunday publishes a picture of journalist Mariana Baabar Pashteen in an obituary for Zuhra Karim, the late editor of She magazine. The blunder mars a tribute to Karim, a pioneer in women's journalism in Pakistan. Using a living journalist's photo in place of a deceased editor reflects poorly on the newspaper's professionalism.
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— A crew from the Asian TV Press Network, a private broadcasting news agency, faces a violent attack by workers of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus Project. The incident occurred at D-Chowk, Islamabad, where cameraman Bilal Khan and producer Zahid Ali were filming construction activities related to the project.
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— Dunya News Television has terminated two senior cameramen, Nayar Abbas, and Kashif Bajwa, along with the head of their IT Section. This move is part of the broader financial crisis affecting the media industry in Pakistan.
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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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— Rehmatullah Abid, a reporter with Dunya TV, was killed by unidentified shooters in Balochistan's Panjgur district on November 18, 2012. He was shot while at a shop. No group immediately claimed responsibility, and his family reported no known enmity.
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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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