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Media Council Bill passed in lower house in Malaysia
February 28, 2025: The Dewan Rakyat in Malaysia passes the Media Council Bill, empowering journalists and promoting media independence and ethical standards.
Russia puts journalist under house arrest for 'fake' news about Ukraine war
February 28, 2025: Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash faces house arrest for 'fake' news as authorities crack down on dissent regarding the Ukraine war.
Pakistan cricket: When selection becomes survival — not strategy
February 28, 2025: Analysis of Pakistan cricket's selection issues reveals a lack of coherent strategy leading to disjointed squad choices for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Apply for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2025
February 27, 2025: Applications for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2025 are now open for women and nonbinary journalists focused on human rights and social justice.
Pakistan's 'invisible hands' strike again: Two more journalists muzzled
February 27, 2025: Pakistan's media crackdown intensifies as two journalists are forced off air, highlighting the alarming trend of press suppression in the country.
Chief Minister's 300 photos, 60 pages: Punjab's advertising excess
February 26, 2025: Punjab Government faces criticism for lavish advertisements celebrating the Chief Minister at taxpayers' expense, highlighting governance issues.
The tragedy of Shaheen Afridi: A career undone by neglect
February 26, 2025: Shaheen Afridi's cricket career has been marred by neglect and injury management issues, reflecting broader failures in Pakistan's cricket system.
Applications open for Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program
February 26, 2025: Applications are open for the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program, seeking dedicated professionals to eliminate health disparities.
The wizard of hockey: Dhyan Chand's unparalleled legacy
February 26, 2025: Explore the unparalleled legacy of Dhyan Chand, the magician of hockey who transformed the sport with his extraordinary skills and enduring influence.
Media ethics collapse as Punjab government buys front pages for self-praise
February 25, 2025: The Punjab government's purchase of front-page space in major Urdu dailies highlights a troubling collapse of media ethics and accountability.
RAF Fellowship open for journalists from developing countries
February 25, 2025: The RAF Fellowship 2025 invites full-time journalists from developing countries to enhance their understanding of UN issues and reporting skills.
Speaking truth has consequences: Inside Kashif Abbasi's absence from ARY News
February 25, 2025: Kashif Abbasi's absence from ARY News raises concerns over media censorship in Pakistan amidst ongoing political pressures and threats against journalists.
The theatre of bureaucracy: How Pakistan cricket's governance failed the nation
February 24, 2025: Pakistan cricket's governance has failed, entrenching mediocrity and neglecting merit, resulting in systemic decline and missed opportunities!
Social media law threatens free expression in Nepal
February 24, 2025: Nepal's new social media law faces backlash for potentially infringing on free expression and press freedoms, prompting calls for immediate withdrawal.
When seeing isn't believing: Pakistan's battle with synthetic media
February 22, 2025: Pakistani journalists face challenges with synthetic media, navigating AI-generated content verification and adopting essential strategies to combat misinformation.
Pakistan cricket's identity crisis: A legacy of mismanagement
February 21, 2025: Pakistan cricket's legacy suffers from mismanagement, bureaucratic inertia, and a lack of professional governance, leading to an identity crisis.
At least 5 Ghanaian journalists attacked covering Ashanti elections
February 21, 2025: Five journalists were attacked while covering the Ashanti elections, prompting calls for swift investigation and press protection in Ghana.
The crisis of Pakistan cricket: A system trapped in its own legacy
February 20, 2025: Pakistan cricket is ensnared in a legacy of mediocrity, resisting modernization and innovation while suffering from bureaucratic inertia.
PTI leader takes legal action against Dawn
February 19, 2025: PTI leader Taimur Jhagra has taken legal action against Dawn and columnist Khurrum Hussain for defamatory claims regarding his financial commitments to the IMF.
Sri Lanka: No justice for Lasantha Wickrematunge as murder suspects released
February 14, 2025: Sri Lanka's Attorney General orders release of murder suspects in Lasantha Wickrematunge's case, raising concerns over justice and impunity.
PFUJ to IHC: PECA Law must be suspended to protect journalism
February 11, 2025: The PFUJ has filed a petition in the IHC to suspend the PECA Amendment Act, arguing it threatens press freedom and contains legal inconsistencies.
Hum News leads the way: First Pakistani channel to embrace AI tools
February 09, 2025: Hum News Network is the first Pakistani media channel to adopt AI tools like ChatGPT, revolutionizing its operations and enhancing productivity.
Enhancing trauma reporting: Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship 2025
February 09, 2025: The Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship 2025 offers journalists expert training in trauma-informed reporting at Columbia University in New York City.
Youm-e-Tameer-o-Taraqi or Youm-e-Tabahi? Government spends millions on self-congratulatory ads
February 08, 2025: The government spends millions on self-congratulatory ads as inflation and public discontent rise, leading to criticism and calls for accountability.
Blogger killed, editor missing as Mozambique's press freedom crisis deepens
February 07, 2025: The killing of Mozambican blogger Albino Sibia and the disappearance of editor Arlindo Chissale highlight a worsening press freedom crisis in Mozambique.
PTV pensioners continue protests over unpaid dues and medical facilities
February 07, 2025: PTV pensioners protest nationwide for unpaid pensions and medical facilities, demanding urgent government intervention to address their grievances.
Will PECA 2025 law be repealed? PFUJ begins a legal battle
February 06, 2025: PFUJ files a legal challenge against PECA 2025, arguing it undermines press freedom and demands suspension due to constitutional violations.
Defying threats: Munizae Jahangir's story reveals what it costs to be a woman journalist in Pakistan
February 06, 2025: Munizae Jahangir's story sheds light on the threats faced by women journalists in Pakistan, emphasizing urgent action needed for their safety.
India revokes nonprofit and tax status of news outlets
February 05, 2025: The Indian government revokes nonprofit and tax statuses of news outlets, highlighting a disturbing trend against independent journalism.
Ukraine's security service opens criminal case after Ukrainska Pravda report
February 04, 2025: Ukraine's SBU opens a criminal case over state secrets disclosure following Ukrainska Pravda's report on military intelligence statements.
Two Cambodian journalists detained over cyber scam torture video
February 03, 2025: Cambodian journalists Duong Akhara and Lay Socheat were detained for publishing a torture video related to cyber scams, prompting calls for their release.
The Olympic Games: A timeless testament to human excellence and unity
February 03, 2025: The Olympic Games symbolize human spirit, unity, and excellence, rooted in ancient Greek ideals and revived with global aspirations.
Mexican journalist Alejandro Gallegos killed in Tabasco
February 02, 2025: The killing of journalist Alejandro Gallegos in Tabasco highlights the ongoing violence against the press in Mexico and calls for a thorough investigation.
Taliban sentence Afghan journalist Sayed Rahim Saeedi to three years in prison
February 02, 2025: Taliban sentences Afghan journalist Sayed Rahim Saeedi to three years in prison over anti-Taliban propaganda charges, amid concerns for his health.
The struggles of Pakistan cricket: A system in disarray
February 02, 2025: Pakistan cricket faces significant challenges and inconsistencies following its initial success, reflecting broader societal issues.