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How TV ratings rewrote Pakistan-India cricket rivalry
July 31, 2025: The evolving dynamics of TV ratings have significantly impacted the rivalry between Pakistan and India in cricket, reshaping its narrative.
Aurora bids farewell: The last chapter in Pakistan's magazine legacy
July 30, 2025: Aurora Magazine's final issue marks the end of a significant chapter in Pakistan's print journalism, emphasizing its impact over 27 years.
Wall Street Journal to plead not guilty to unlawful dismissal of HKJA Chair
July 29, 2025: The Wall Street Journal plans to plead not guilty in the unlawful dismissal case of HKJA Chair Selina Cheng, with a trial set for December 2025.
Free webinar empowers journalists to cover mental health equity
July 29, 2025: Join a free webinar to enhance your journalism skills in covering mental health equity and address systemic disparities in reporting.
AsiaOne News launches with foreign anchors and global aspirations
July 28, 2025: AsiaOne News officially launches in Pakistan, aiming to revitalize English-language journalism with a global approach and diverse foreign presenters.
When public money buys praise: Pakistan's ruling elite turn birthdays and PR into state-funded spectacles
July 27, 2025: Pakistan's ruling elite use public funds for personal birthday celebrations and PR campaigns, raising ethical concerns over transparency.
Pulitzer Center offers grants for reporting on ocean and fisheries
July 26, 2025: The Pulitzer Center is offering grants for journalists to report on pressing ocean and fisheries issues, including illegal fishing and climate impacts.
Kazakhstan bars 16 journalists in latest blow to press freedom
July 25, 2025: Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry has barred 16 journalists from Radio Azzatyq, raising concerns for press freedom in the country following previous incidents.
Pakistan asks social media platforms to block 'terrorist' accounts and share user data
July 25, 2025: Pakistan urges social media platforms to block accounts linked to terrorism and share user data, asserting control over digital spaces.
Top news organizations warn of starvation risk facing journalists in Gaza
July 25, 2025: Four major news organizations have issued a joint statement highlighting the severe starvation risk for journalists in Gaza amidst a deteriorating humanitarian.
CPJ calls for Al Jazeera correspondent's protection in face of Israeli smears
July 24, 2025: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges international action to safeguard Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al-Sharif amid Israeli smear campaigns.
Local newsrooms get global boost through IPI's four-month Accelerator
July 24, 2025: The IPI Local News Accelerator boosts local newsrooms globally with training, tools, and expert mentorship for sustainable media practices.
ICFJ offers full scholarships for journalists to join elite Data Journalism Program
July 24, 2025: ICFJ, with the Scripps Howard Foundation, offers full scholarships for journalists for the Data Journalism Program at the University of Maryland!
Apply now: McGraw Fellowships offer up to $15,000 for in-depth business journalism
July 24, 2025: Apply now for the McGraw Fellowships offering up to $15,000 for in-depth business journalism projects focused on critical global economic issues.
Bangladeshi journalist Khandaker Shah Alam killed in retaliation for reporting
July 24, 2025: Khandaker Shah Alam, a Bangladeshi journalist, was killed in a targeted attack for his reporting, highlighting dangers faced by media workers in Bangladesh.
Gaza journalists face starvation as AFP calls for urgent evacuation
July 24, 2025: Gaza faces a humanitarian crisis as AFP urges the evacuation of journalists trapped amid dire conditions, highlighting severe starvation risks.
Mexican judge imposes gag order on journalist and newspaper over governor coverage
July 23, 2025: A Mexican judge imposes a gag order on journalist Jorge Luis González and newspaper Tribuna, restricting coverage of Governor Layda Sansores.
Russia gearing up to prosecute internet users for searching 'extremist’ content
July 21, 2025: Russia's proposed law to penalize internet searches for extremist content threatens press freedom and could impose fines on millions of users.
Geo News apology adds to long list of Pakistani media's 'yellow journalism'
July 19, 2025: Geo News faces backlash for incorrectly reporting on a Trump visit, highlighting ongoing issues of yellow journalism in Pakistan's media landscape.
PTI slams ARY News for airing 'baseless' report, announces boycott and demands apology
July 17, 2025: PTI condemns ARY News for airing an unverified report about party leaders and demands an apology, announcing a boycott of the channel's programs.
Azaz Syed apologizes after Geo News airs false report on Donald Trump's visit to Pakistan
July 17, 2025: Azaz Syed publicly apologizes for mistakenly reporting Donald Trump's planned visit to Pakistan, underscoring media accountability issues.
Veteran journalist Shaheen Sehbai says his X account hacked, warns public not to engage
July 17, 2025: Veteran journalist Shaheen Sehbai's X account has been hacked, raising concerns over digital security for independent voices in Pakistan.
Mexican investigative crime reporters receive death threats
July 11, 2025: Mexican journalists Óscar Balderas and Luis Chaparro receive death threats, highlighting ongoing violence against reporters covering organized crime.
Court suspends ban on 27 YouTube channels, slams lack of due process
July 11, 2025: A court has suspended the ban on 27 YouTube channels, citing a lack of due process and violation of fundamental rights.
The government can ban YouTube channels, but it cannot ban the truth
July 10, 2025: The Pakistani government's recent ban on 27 YouTube channels highlights a troubling trend of censorship and repression against dissenting voices.
Zubeida Mustafa: A trailblazer in Pakistani journalism passes away at 84
July 10, 2025: Zubeida Mustafa, a pioneering figure in Pakistani women's journalism, passed away at 84, leaving a legacy of advocacy for marginalized communities.
They dared to speak the truth: Now Pakistan is erasing them from the internet!
July 08, 2025: Pakistan's media landscape faces unprecedented censorship, targeting journalists and forcing dissenting voices to the fringes of society.
Justice Minallah rules police-custody media confession invalid, orders legal safeguards
July 08, 2025: The Supreme Court of Pakistan invalidates media confessions obtained in police custody, emphasizing legal safeguards for accused persons.
Crackdown on YouTubers: Government seeks court orders against prominent journalists for 'anti-state content'
July 08, 2025: The Government of Pakistan has filed court requests to block YouTube channels of prominent journalists accused of spreading anti-state content.