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The newsroom traditions that quietly disappeared
— From typewriters and teleprinters to newsroom camaraderie and mentoring, explore the traditions that quietly disappeared from Pakistan's newsrooms.
India offers no reason for Norwegian journalist's visa ban
— India's foreign ministry called visas a sovereign function but gave no specific reason for journalist Helle Lyng's reported visa cancellation.
Are news websites losing their connection with readers?
— News sites are losing direct connections as social platforms, search and AI divert traffic, putting audience loyalty and publishers' finances at risk.
The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 46 | November 13, 2026
— This edition examines how consolidation, financial strain, AI and political pressure are reshaping journalism, from Fox's Roku deal to newsroom closures.
US court limits access to journalists' LinkedIn records
— A U.S. appeals court narrowed a government demand for journalists' LinkedIn records, ruling the disclosure and secrecy orders were overly broad and risked exposing unrelated confidential sources.
State actors cited in four of five media threat cases
— Freedom Network recorded five October cases involving threats, an alleged assault or legal pressure against Pakistani journalists.
UK convicts two Iranians of spying on journalists
— Two Iranian men have been convicted in the UK of spying on London-based Iran International journalists, renewing concerns over threats to journalists working in exile.
Can small independent newsrooms survive without advertisers?
— As advertising wanes, small independent newsrooms are turning to subscriptions, memberships, donations and events to build sustainable funding for journalism.
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Media in Pakistan
Media in Pakistan
State actors cited in four of five media threat cases
— Freedom Network recorded five October cases involving threats, an alleged assault or legal pressure against Pakistani journalists.
Who holds Pakistan's media regulators accountable?
— The article examines how Pakistan's media regulators like PEMRA, PTA and NCCIA are overseen, and whether courts, parliament and legal safeguards ensure transparency and accountability.
Why do Pakistan's biggest media problems never go away?
— JournalismPakistan's 17-year reporting archive reveals why unpaid salaries, newsroom layoffs and threats to journalists persist despite legal reforms and official action.
Pakistani journalist Haroon Janjua wins UNCA award
— Pakistani journalist Haroon Janjua won the Elizabeth Neuffer Memorial Prize at the 2026 UNCA awards for his DW report on Afghan refugees facing deportation.
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What AI news errors mean for Pakistani newsrooms
— AI-generated summaries and chatbots can produce inaccuracies, prompting urgent questions about who is accountable: journalists, editors, publishers or technology companies in Pakistani newsrooms.
Xinhua launches global AI standards plan for media
USA Today suspends AI summaries after journalists' protest
EU court adviser says Google Gemini may breach copyright
Media Law and Journalism
US court limits access to journalists' LinkedIn records
— A U.S. appeals court narrowed a government demand for journalists' LinkedIn records, ruling the disclosure and secrecy orders were overly broad and risked exposing unrelated confidential sources.
UK convicts two Iranians of spying on journalists
Nigerian court jails reporter over investigations
Algerian journalist Abdelali Mezghiche sentenced to 3 years
Broadcast News and Television
Fox completes $22 billion Roku acquisition
— Fox completed a $22 billion acquisition of Roku on Nov. 6, 2026, folding Roku into a new Fox Digital Platforms division alongside Tubi and Fox One.
UK orders media plurality review of £1.6bn Sky-ITV deal
Czech Television and Radio strike as thousands rally in Prague
Why are television channels shutting down?
Print Media & Publishing
Novaya Gazeta shuts down in Moscow after 33 years
— Novaya Gazeta staff left their Moscow office after a final meeting; the newspaper blamed state pressure for its closure.
Ethiopia suspends The Reporter's licence indefinitely
Moscow's Novaya Gazeta to cease operations on November 9
UK closes Telegraph probes after Axel Springer takeover
Asia Media Watch
Asia Media Watch
India offers no reason for Norwegian journalist's visa ban
— India's foreign ministry called visas a sovereign function but gave no specific reason for journalist Helle Lyng's reported visa cancellation.
How journalists in exile are keeping Asian news alive
— Exiled journalists across Asia keep independent news alive from abroad despite financial strain, surveillance, legal threats and regional pressures.
How Asian newsrooms are adapting to AI and what Pakistan can learn
— Asian newsrooms are using AI to streamline reporting, investigations and multilingual reach; Pakistan can adopt similar tools while safeguarding editorial quality.
KHK TV journalist, rights advocate detained in Türkiye
— Evrensel reports the detention of KHK TV journalist Ahmet Erkan Yiğitsözlü and platform spokesperson Münir Korkmaz; the reason was not disclosed.
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The price of reporting: Prison, violence and intimidation
— Reporters worldwide faced detention, violence, threats and economic pressures this week, exposing persistent dangers to press freedom.
Press freedom under pressure as detentions and threats persist
Courts, arrests and closures tighten pressure on journalism
Yet another grim week for press freedom
Journalism Terms
Content provenance: How news traces its digital origins
— Content provenance logs origins and edits; UK trials of content credentials aim to reveal sources, but provenance alone cannot prove an item's claims.
What journalists need to know about hash values
What is answer engine optimization and how does it work?
What geoblocking in digital publishing means and why it matters
Misinformation and Fake News
Yalda Hakim warns of AI video impersonating her
— Sky News presenter Yalda Hakim warns followers not to share a fabricated AI-generated video impersonating her that falsely claims to be a Sky News report.
Dawn News journalist seeks NCCIA action over alleged AI videos
Pakistan ministry flags AI voice in fake Khawaja Asif video
Facebook pages apologize over claims against Sharjeel Memon
Global Media News Brief
The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 46 | November 13, 2026
— This edition examines how consolidation, financial strain, AI and political pressure are reshaping journalism, from Fox's Roku deal to newsroom closures.
The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 45 | November 6, 2026
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Middle East Journalism & Media
Middle East Journalism & Media
Israeli forces detain journalist Mohammed Atiq in Burqin
— Israeli forces detained journalist Mohammed Ali Atiq at his home in Burqin in the occupied West Bank, WAFA reported.
Israel releases Palestinian journalist without charges
— Israel released journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh after five days in custody over alleged foreign contact; The Jerusalem Post said no charges were filed.
CPJ: Israel detains four journalists in four days
— CPJ says Israeli authorities detained four journalists in early November; two remained in custody when the group reported on November 5.
Israeli police detain Palestinian journalist over podcast
— CPJ says Israeli authorities detained journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh on suspicion of contacting a foreign agent and called for his release.
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World Media News
Can small independent newsrooms survive without advertisers?
— As advertising wanes, small independent newsrooms are turning to subscriptions, memberships, donations and events to build sustainable funding for journalism.
Key journalism and media events to watch in late 2026
— Late 2026 journalism gatherings in Oslo, Chiang Mai, Amman and Islamabad will examine AI, investigative reporting, newsroom innovation and media sustainability.
Colombian media face bomb threats as RCN office attacked
— An explosive attack on RCN's offices in Cali follows bomb threats against Colombian media in Bogotá, prompting CPJ calls for stronger protection of journalists.
AFP launches global environmental and climate law desk
— AFP has launched a specialist environmental and climate law desk with support from two philanthropic funders.
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Sports
Abhishek Sharma's template of percentage cricket
— Abhishek Sharma has remade limited-overs batting by punishing straight and angled balls, turning conventional strokes into efficient, percentage-based scoring.
Mike Hesson and Pakistan cricket's gathering chaos
— Mike Hesson said Pakistan were 'accustomed to a little bit of chaos', a phrase that fitted a tour of heavy defeats in England and abrupt coach and player exits.
Pakistan's greatest Test wicketkeepers: Who was the best?
— A look at Pakistan's greatest Test wicketkeepers, from Hanif Mohammad's unlikely early role in 1952 to later specialist keepers, and the debate over who was best.
The rise and fall of Pakistan's fast-bowling tradition
— A look at Pakistan's fast-bowling tradition - born of scarcity, temperament and improvised grounds - and why that legacy is now in decline.
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Media in the Digital Age
Are news websites losing their connection with readers?
— News sites are losing direct connections as social platforms, search and AI divert traffic, putting audience loyalty and publishers' finances at risk.
Straight Arrow News shuts down after five years
— Straight Arrow News, founded by Joe Ricketts in Omaha, abruptly shut down after five years, citing financial strain and failed premium subscription efforts.
Salon closure raises questions for Pakistan's digital media
— Salon's closure offers Pakistani digital newsrooms a reason to examine their revenue and audience risks without assuming the same causes.
Meta halts web-scraping terms after publisher protests
— Meta has suspended proposed web-scraping terms following publisher and expert backlash over fears the rules could let it use news content without consent.
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Women in Media
Absa Komal joins HUM News with new current affairs show
— Absa Komal joins HUM News to host Question Hour, a current affairs show airing Friday-Sunday at 8:03pm, following her exit from BOL News.
Network backs Asma Shirazi, Amber Shamsi over online abuse
— A women journalists' network backs Asma Shirazi and Amber Rahim Shamsi, urging colleagues to stop amplifying online abuse and promising names and evidence.
How women journalists can report online abuse to NCCIA
— Women journalists in Pakistan can start an NCCIA complaint online, but the agency requires in-person verification. Preserve evidence and prepare identification.
PFUJ, IFJ urge ethical reporting on gender violence
— PFUJ and IFJ urged media to adopt privacy-conscious, ethical reporting on gender-based violence, warning that sensationalism and victim-blaming worsen harm.
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