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UAE creates National Media Authority under new law

UAE creates National Media Authority under new law

  — 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.

Iranian editor jailed in provincial criticism case

Iranian editor jailed in provincial criticism case

  — Iranian editor Majid Beiranvand has been sentenced to prison and internal exile, highlighting growing pressure on regional journalists and the use of criminal penalties to curb provincial reporting.

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UAE creates National Media Authority under new law

UAE creates National Media Authority under new law

  — 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.

Iranian editor jailed in provincial criticism case

Iranian editor jailed in provincial criticism case

  — Iranian editor Majid Beiranvand has been sentenced to prison and internal exile, highlighting growing pressure on regional journalists and the use of criminal penalties to curb provincial reporting.

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Brighton Football Club bars Guardian in access dispute

Brighton Football Club bars Guardian in access dispute

  — 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.

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Pakistan minister flags AI impact on advertising jobs

Pakistan minister flags AI impact on advertising jobs

  — Pakistan’s information minister warns AI is disrupting advertising jobs and invites proposals to protect creative professionals, signaling an early policy debate on AI and employment.

Washington Post AI podcast sparks accuracy concerns

Washington Post AI podcast sparks accuracy concerns

  — Washington Post launches an AI-personalized podcast that permits user customization but faces staff and industry criticism over accuracy mistakes and journalistic integrity in early rollout.

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Journalist Ahmed Noorani attacked in Islamabad, suffers injuries

Journalist Ahmed Noorani attacked in Islamabad, suffers injuries

  — Senior investigative journalist Ahmed Noorani of The News was attacked and seriously injured by unidentified men in Islamabad. This assault follows a similar attack on journalist Matiullah Jan, highlighting the ongoing threats to press freedom and journalist safety in Pakistan.

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Waqt News sacks nearly 30 staffers in Islamabad

Waqt News sacks nearly 30 staffers in Islamabad

  — Following the dismissal of top presenter Matiullah Jan, Waqt News Television has fired nearly 30 staffers in Islamabad, including reporters Rehan Shaikh, Aimen Syed, and Imtiaz Chughtai. The terminations come amid a broader media industry crisis, with unpaid salaries and grounded news vehicles.

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1999: Najam Sethi imprisoned, a dark chapter for press freedom

1999: Najam Sethi imprisoned, a dark chapter for press freedom

In May 1999, the Nawaz Sharif government targeted journalists, including Friday Times editor Najam Sethi, for collaborating with a BBC TV team investigating government corruption. Sethi was imprisoned without charge for nearly a month and falsely accused of being an Indian spy. After his release, he faced continued harassment.

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Deadly attack on news van: Samaa TV camera operator Taimoor Abbas killed

Deadly attack on news van: Samaa TV camera operator Taimoor Abbas killed

  — Taimoor Abbas, a 22-year-old assistant cameraman with Samaa TV, was fatally shot on February 12, 2017, when unidentified gunmen attacked the channel's news-gathering van in Karachi. The assailants, opened fire on the vehicle, critically injuring Abbas with wounds to his head and chest. Despite being rushed to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.

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Journalism Toon — Flour bags and media gags

Flour bags and media gags

Janu Journalism’s latest toon skewers Dawn’s ad ban, power, and money with sharp satire. See the caged bird and flour bag politics.

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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.&nbsp;</p>

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