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Can films fight terrorism? Dawn raises doubts
March 30, 2025: Dawn questions the effectiveness of using films and TV dramas to combat terrorism in Pakistan's current economic climate and media landscape.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's move to dismantle VOA
March 29, 2025: A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plans to dismantle Voice of America, protecting over 1,200 employees from termination.
Turkey deports BBC journalist over 'public order' threat, fines TV channels
March 28, 2025: Turkish authorities deported BBC journalist Mark Lowen, citing a public order threat, amidst widespread protests related to Istanbul's Mayor Imamoglu's imprisonment.
Media crackdown: PECA amendments unleash a wave of prosecutions
March 28, 2025: Pakistan faces a significant rise in prosecutions under amended PECA, targeting journalists and citizens as media freedoms are increasingly suppressed.
Journalist Waheed Murad freed after court grants bail
March 28, 2025: Journalist Waheed Murad has been released on bail after being abducted and briefly detained under Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act.
Many journalists attacked while covering anti-military protests in Indonesia
March 27, 2025: Indonesia is urged to hold accountable police officers who attacked journalists during anti-military protests, hindering press freedom.
Ahmad Noorani's mother in tears as court adjourns missing sons’ case
March 27, 2025: Ahmad Noorani's mother wept in court as the Islamabad High Court adjourned the hearing on her missing sons until after Eid.
Journalist Farhan Mallick remanded to FIA custody in fresh case
March 26, 2025: Karachi court remands journalist Farhan Mallick to FIA custody for five days amid allegations of fraudulent activities and anti-state content dissemination.
Court hands journalist Waheed Murad to FIA on two-day physical remand
March 26, 2025: A district court in Islamabad has remanded journalist Waheed Murad to FIA for two days over a case involving provocative social media posts.
Several journalists hurt, detained by police amid Turkey protests
March 25, 2025: Several journalists have been injured and detained by Turkish police during protests against government actions, highlighting concerns over press freedom.
Gandapur promises to honor journalism hero Arshad Sharif
March 25, 2025: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur vows to honor journalist Arshad Sharif by naming a department after him in an educational institution.
Pakistan's crackdown on journalism: IFJ demands Farhan Mallick's immediate release
March 25, 2025: The IFJ has condemned the arrest of journalist Farhan Mallick in Pakistan, calling for his immediate release and highlighting press freedom concerns.
'Who will be responsible if my sons are harmed?' mother pleads in court
March 24, 2025: A mother pleads for justice in the Islamabad High Court after her sons were allegedly abducted by unidentified intelligence personnel.
Puppet Press: How Pakistan's media sold its soul to the highest bidder
March 24, 2025: Pakistan's media struggles with political bias, corporate influence, and sensationalism, undermining its democratic role and credibility.
Severed pig head sent to Indonesian news outlet as president attacks foreign-funded media
March 23, 2025: The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the delivery of a severed pig's head to Indonesian news outlet Tempo amid government attacks on foreign-funded media.
State as judge: Dawn criticizes Farhan Mallick’s arrest under PECA
March 22, 2025: Dawn editorial criticizes the arrest of journalist Farhan Mallick under PECA, highlighting concerns over media suppression in Pakistan.
Outrage as Geo security guards attack workers protesting unpaid wages
March 21, 2025: Security guards from Geo Group violently disrupted a peaceful protest by media workers in Islamabad over unpaid wages, sparking widespread outrage.
CPJ urges Pakistan to reveal whereabouts of missing journalist and Noorani's brothers
March 21, 2025: The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Pakistan to disclose the whereabouts of missing journalists Asif Karim Khehtran and Ahmed Noorani's brothers.
FIA arrests journalist Farhan Mallick over YouTube content
March 20, 2025: FIA has arrested journalist Farhan Mallick, raising concerns over press freedom in Pakistan following allegations of critical YouTube content.
Pakistan delegation's secret visit to Israel sparks controversy
March 20, 2025: A secret visit by a Pakistani delegation to Israel has ignited debate over diplomatic relations, sparking various opinions from journalists and organizers.
Amnesty International urges safe return of journalist Ahmad Noorani’s brothers
March 20, 2025: Amnesty International calls for the safe return of journalist Ahmad Noorani's abducted brothers, condemning the growing repression of dissent in Pakistan.
NYU Stern Fellowship for journalists to explore climate economics
March 19, 2025: The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship offers journalists the chance to explore economic aspects of climate change in New York City.
Islamabad Police deny raid on Ahmad Noorani's home amid abduction claims
March 19, 2025: Islamabad Police denied raiding journalist Ahmad Noorani's home amid allegations of assault and abduction involving his family members.
Journalist Ahmad Noorani's family targeted: A dangerous escalation in Pakistan's press freedom crisis
March 19, 2025: The abduction of journalist Ahmad Noorani's brothers marks a severe threat to press freedom in Pakistan, highlighting state retaliation against dissent.
Trump administration orders furloughs at US-funded broadcasters, including VOA
March 16, 2025: The Trump administration has ordered furloughs for employees at US-funded broadcasters, including VOA, in a move to cut federal funding.
Pakistan's media censorship widens: Renowned analyst Imtiaz Gul faces TV ban
March 16, 2025: Imtiaz Gul, a prominent journalist in Pakistan, faces a nationwide television ban amid increasing media censorship and concerns over press freedom.
The relationship between athletes and sports journalists
March 15, 2025: The relationship between athletes and sports journalists entails a complex dynamic crucial for coverage, ethics, and mutual benefits in sports.
The diaspora effect: How exiled Pakistani journalists challenge state narratives
March 14, 2025: Exiled Pakistani journalists challenge state narratives by leveraging digital platforms, providing diverse perspectives on critical issues facing Pakistan.
Asia-based journalists invited for fully-funded training in Singapore
March 14, 2025: Asia-based journalists can participate in a fully-funded training program in Singapore focused on sustainable global trade and its impacts.
CPJ alarmed by India state government's use of AI to monitor media
March 14, 2025: CPJ expresses concerns over Maharashtra's AI initiative to monitor media, calling for collaboration with journalists to uphold press freedom.
Apply now for McGraw Fellowship: Up to $15,000 for investigative journalism
March 13, 2025: Apply now for the McGraw Fellowship, offering grants up to $15,000 for investigative journalism focused on business, economy, and federal policy.
Journalist killed in India after land sales report
March 11, 2025: Journalist Raghvendra Bajpai was killed in a targeted attack in Uttar Pradesh, believed to be linked to his reporting on land sales irregularities.
EJN offers funding for innovative biodiversity reporting projects
March 10, 2025: EJN offers grants to improve biodiversity reporting, focusing on capacity building and innovative storytelling in low- and middle-income countries.
Senior TV producers forced into shelf-stacking jobs as UK industry crisis deepens
March 08, 2025: Senior TV producers in the UK are forced into low-paying jobs as the industry faces a severe crisis, impacting thousands of experienced professionals.
Cricket without process: Inside Pakistan's selection catastrophe
March 08, 2025: The selection process for Pakistan cricket has deteriorated under Aaqib Javed, leading to chaos and missed opportunities on the international stage.
Supreme Court questions delay in Arshad Sharif murder case, government seeks more time
March 07, 2025: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has expressed concerns over the delay in the Arshad Sharif murder case as the government seeks more time for legal agreements.
Financial crisis or political censorship: The real story behind Paras Jahanzaib's removal
March 07, 2025: Paras Jahanzaib reveals the truth behind her removal from Suno TV, citing government pressure and concerns over press freedom in Pakistan.
Independent journalist targeted by Malaysian authorities in sting operation
March 06, 2025: Malaysian authorities arrest investigative journalist B. Nantha Kumar, raising concerns about press freedom and corruption in Malaysia.
Dawn editorial slams government for ad ban over critical reporting
March 05, 2025: Dawn newspaper criticizes government advertisement ban for its critical reporting, highlighting threats to journalistic integrity in Pakistan.
Forced apologies: ARY News under pressure
March 04, 2025: ARY News faces immense pressure as journalists, including Kashif Abbasi, are silenced for challenging political narratives in Pakistan.
The intellectual bankruptcy of Pakistan's cricket selection strategy
March 02, 2025: Pakistan's cricket selection strategy faces criticism for undermining talent and prioritizing political agendas over merit in team composition.
The broken compass: Pakistan cricket's self-destructive selection crisis
March 01, 2025: Pakistan cricket faces a selection crisis marked by chaos and decision-making failures, undermining player potential and team performance.
Censored on air, unstoppable online: Pakistan's outdated model of information control
March 01, 2025: The recent wave of censorship in Pakistani media highlights the struggle for press freedom and the rise of digital journalism platforms.