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Pakistan's greatest Test wicketkeepers: Who was the best?

 September 30, 2026: 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.

US appeals court rejects fair use in AI training

 September 30, 2026: A U.S. appeals court upheld Thomson Reuters' copyright win over Ross Intelligence, ruling that using Westlaw-derived material to train AI was not protected as fair use.

Türkiye jails two more journalists under disinformation law

 September 30, 2026: Turkey jailed two journalists under its disinformation law over social-media posts, drawing rights groups' calls to free them and repeal the law.

Bangladesh reopens cyber-law draft for press safeguards

 September 30, 2026: Bangladesh will reopen review of cyber-law amendments to seek expert and media input and to add safeguards for journalists before the draft is republished.

Google challenges EU Android and search data orders

 September 30, 2026: Google has sued an EU court to block two DMA orders that would force it to share Android features and Search data, saying they damage user privacy and security.

IFJ urges probe into arson attack on Paraguay reporter

 September 29, 2026: IFJ called for an impartial probe and protection after a masked attacker set fire to Paraguayan reporter César Candia's car at his home.

Channel 4 rejects BBC merger, considers iPlayer deal

 September 29, 2026: Channel 4 has ruled out a merger with the BBC but is exploring making its programmes available on BBC iPlayer while undergoing major restructuring to cut costs.

Mexico lawsuits put new pressure on journalists

 September 29, 2026: Legal actions against Mexican journalists and media tripled in 2025 to 69 cases as authorities use civil, criminal and electoral suits to pressure outlets.

US news outlets seek longer block on White House ban

 September 29, 2026: CNN, MS NOW and Politico asked a federal judge to extend a court order preserving their White House access while their lawsuit challenges President Trump's ban.

Dawn warns AI, restrictions threaten trusted journalism

 September 28, 2026: Dawn warns AI, misinformation, limits on reporters and weak standards are making verified journalism harder and urges responsibility to protect trusted news.

Pakistan Media Monitor | Edition 9 | September 15-28, 2026

 September 28, 2026: Pakistan Media Monitor Edition 9 reviews pressures on journalism, from prosecutions and safety threats to regulatory rulings, broadcaster governance, data‑sharing and social‑media tax changes.

US senators urged to act on Abu Akleh killing

 September 27, 2026: CPJ urged US senators to support a resolution requiring the State Department to report to Congress on alleged West Bank human rights abuses, including the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh.

Bangladesh cyber law draft raises press freedom fears

 September 27, 2026: Proposed changes to Bangladesh's cyber law alarm journalists and advocates, who warn vague definitions, arrest powers and content rules could stifle reporting.

Press freedom tested by arrests, attacks and legal pressure

 September 27, 2026: Global press freedom faces arrests, legal suits, credential revocations and attacks, while judicial review, unions and newsroom solidarity sometimes restore access and accountability.

The rise and fall of Pakistan's fast-bowling tradition

 September 27, 2026: A look at Pakistan's fast-bowling tradition - born of scarcity, temperament and improvised grounds - and why that legacy is now in decline.

DW keeps Greek service after union campaign

 September 26, 2026: Deutsche Welle will keep its Greek-language service in reduced form from Jan 1, 2027, integrated into Connect Europe after union campaigns and funding cuts.

Cuba detains journalist Henry Constantín

 September 26, 2026: Journalist Henry Constantín of La Hora de Cuba has been detained in Camagüey since Sept. 16 over alleged disobedience tied to a disputed police summons.

TV networks resume White House coverage

 September 26, 2026: U.S. networks resumed pooled White House coverage after a judge ordered restoration of credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ending a brief suspension by other outlets.

The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 39 | September 25, 2026

 September 25, 2026: This week's global media brief outlines clashes over press access, corporate takeovers, legal pressure, AI and funding that are reshaping journalism.

Pakistan cricket trapped in a house of mirrors

 September 25, 2026: Pakistan's Test side faces an identity crisis after a 3-0 whitewash in England, suffering heavy defeats and internal disarray as touring continuity collapses.

PECA puts routine reporting under legal pressure

 September 24, 2026: Pakistan's cybercrime law is being used to target routine reporting, raising concerns that PECA probes could criminalise journalists and curb reporting.

PFUJ, IFJ urge ethical reporting on gender violence

 September 23, 2026: PFUJ and IFJ urged media to adopt privacy-conscious, ethical reporting on gender-based violence, warning that sensationalism and victim-blaming worsen harm.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump over White House ban

 September 23, 2026: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued President Trump and his aides over their exclusion from the White House, asking a court to restore their press access.

Senior journalist Shahzada Irfan Ahmed dies in Lahore

 September 22, 2026: Senior journalist Shahzada Irfan Ahmed, noted for reporting on economics, public health and governance, died in Lahore on Sept 20.

Bilawal demands action over attack on Balochistan journalist

 September 20, 2026: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari condemned the alleged assault on Balochistan journalist Naseer Kakar, urged legal action and stressed the PPP's support for press freedom.

Press freedom hit by detentions, bans and prosecutions

 September 20, 2026: Press freedom is being squeezed by detentions, bans and prosecutions as governments use criminal, cyber and administrative tools to curb journalism and limit scrutiny.

Philippine media watchdog CMFR to close after 37 years

 September 19, 2026: The Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) will cease operations on Sept. 30 after 37 years, citing a funding crisis that made its work unsustainable.

Trump blocks CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

 September 19, 2026: Trump barred CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House access, denying entry to some reporters after accusing the outlets of repeatedly publishing false information and warning others could face similar restrictions.

The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 38 | September 18, 2026

 September 19, 2026: This media brief details rising pressures on journalism-from US access bans and legal raids to tech manipulation and financial strain limiting newsrooms.

Bilal Ghauri granted bail in PECA case

 September 17, 2026: An Islamabad court granted post-arrest bail to journalist Bilal Ghauri, ordering release on a Rs100,000 bond if he is not required in another case.

BOL News reportedly fires Absa Komal after protest speech

 September 16, 2026: BOL News has reportedly dismissed anchor Absa Komal after she criticised media owners and spoke about unpaid salaries during a journalists' hunger strike; no official confirmation yet.

Pakistan Media Monitor | Edition 8 | September 1-14, 2026

 September 14, 2026: Biweekly review of Pakistan's media, Sept 1-14, 2026, documenting legal pressure, journalist detentions, regulatory developments, newsroom challenges and media business shifts including AI cooperation.

Israeli forces order Palestinian journalist to surrender

 September 14, 2026: Israeli forces raided the home of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi in Jenin, assaulted his son and ordered him to surrender within an hour, sources said.

Bangladesh journalists demand cyber case withdrawal

 September 14, 2026: Over 100 journalists in Lalmonirhat protested to demand withdrawal of a cybercrime case against two reporters who exposed alleged irregularities and corruption at a cooperative.

India's trophy boycott turns Women's Asia Cup into farce

 September 14, 2026: India's trophy boycott turned the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai into a farce by denying the victorious team the ceremonial moment of lifting the trophy and applause.

August report: Eight journalists faced threats in Pakistan

 September 14, 2026: A Freedom Network report says eight Pakistani journalists and media workers faced death threats, attacks, and legal pressure across Pakistan in August 2026.

Journalists killed, injured and detained in a grim week

 September 13, 2026: Tracker: journalists killed, injured, detained or missing across several countries, with limited accountability despite a few releases and convictions.

England ends Pakistan's 71-year resistance with 3-0 sweep

 September 13, 2026: England completed a 3-0 Test series whitewash of Pakistan, their first such sweep in 71 years in England, with decisive wins at Headingley, Lord's and Edgbaston.

Police investigate journalist's death inside newsroom

 September 12, 2026: Police are investigating the death of senior journalist Pulak Chatterjee after his body was found hanging inside the Samakal Barishal bureau on September 11; autopsy and further inquiries are ongoing.

Nine groups urge Sharif to act on Pakistan press freedom

 September 11, 2026: Nine press freedom groups urged PM Shehbaz Sharif to act on rising restrictions, detentions and attacks that hinder journalists from reporting freely in Pakistan.

The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 37 | September 11, 2026

 September 11, 2026: Edition 37 surveys pressures on journalism, from detentions and broadcaster closures to violence, regulatory paralysis and the push for accountable AI.

Hong Kong convicts Dow Jones over journalist's union role

 September 11, 2026: A Hong Kong court convicted Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Asia) of unlawfully attempting to prevent journalist Selina Cheng from seeking leadership of the Hong Kong Journalists Association.

Indonesia widens search for five journalists near Krakatau

 September 11, 2026: Indonesia widened a search for a speedboat carrying five journalists near Anak Krakatau, deploying 13 vessels in four sectors with no confirmed trace yet.

CPJ urges Bilal Ghauri's release as remand extended

 September 10, 2026: CPJ urged authorities to release journalist Muhammad Bilal Ghauri and withdraw the cybercrime case as an Islamabad court extended his remand by two days.

Razi Tahir, Muhammad Saif freed after 40-day detention

 September 10, 2026: Journalists Razi Tahir and Muhammad Saif were freed from Attock Jail after 40 days, a video on X confirmed, with no official explanation for their detention.

Russian drone strike injures six at Kyiv TV newsroom

 September 09, 2026: A Russian drone struck the We Are Ukraine TV building in Kyiv on Sept. 8, injuring six media workers and damaging the newsroom during a live broadcast.

Palestinian syndicate records 84 Israeli press violations

 September 09, 2026: The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reported 84 alleged press violations in August by Israeli forces and settlers, including a death in custody, a gunshot injury, arrests, assaults and widespread obstruction of reporting.

Somali journalist dies after being shot in Baidoa

 September 09, 2026: Journalist Bashir Mohamed Abdullahi died Sept 7 from gunshot wounds after unknown masked men stopped and shot him in Baidoa; journalists called for a probe.

Taliban shut Rah-e-Farda TV, detain owner

 September 08, 2026: Taliban forces raided Rah-e-Farda TV's Kabul offices on Sept. 6, forced it off air and detained owner Salman Akhlaqi, drawing calls for his release.

Yousfi arrest widens Tunisia press freedom crackdown

 September 08, 2026: Tunisian journalist Mohamed Yousfi was detained on allegations of illicit enrichment and money laundering, raising concerns of a media crackdown.

Israeli strikes injure four journalists in Gaza, Lebanon

 September 08, 2026: Israeli drone strikes in Gaza and southern Lebanon injured four journalists in two weeks, CPJ warned, urging stronger safeguards for reporters amid ceasefires.

JP Global Media Review | August 2026: Laws, layoffs and lethal risks

 September 08, 2026: August 2026: journalists faced prosecutions, attacks, platform restrictions and layoffs as governments pushed new laws on security, misinformation and AI.

Shenzhen consensus pushes AI while defending news values

 September 07, 2026: The Shenzhen Consensus at the Asia-Pacific Media Forum urges wider AI use in journalism while stressing accuracy, fairness and human oversight in news production.

Court remands Bilal Ghauri for three days in PECA case

 September 07, 2026: An Islamabad court granted a 3-day physical remand of journalist Bilal Ghauri to NCCIA in a PECA case over his online comments on the appointment of NACTA's coordinator.

Press freedom squeezed by detentions, raids and censorship

 September 06, 2026: Press freedom faces an intensified squeeze as detentions, raids, seizures and censorship across Pakistan and other countries restrict journalists' movement, sources and reporting.

Journalist Bilal Ghauri reported missing in Islamabad

 September 06, 2026: Journalist Muhammad Bilal Ghauri was reported missing from his Islamabad home office on Sept 6; his wallet and glasses were left inside, his phone was switched off, and his family has urged police to act.

Pakistan cricket crisis exposes a broken system

 September 06, 2026: Pakistan's cricket crisis exposes a broken system of short fixes, poor planning and weak leadership that has produced repeated defeats and widespread fan disillusion.

Thai media leader urges joint action on AI misinformation

 September 05, 2026: Thailand's journalists' leader urged Asia-Pacific media to cooperate to fight misinformation and curb AI's harm to news with stronger verification and training.

The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 36 | September 4, 2026

 September 04, 2026: This edition surveys constraints on journalism worldwide, including political pressure, sweeping laws and violent intimidation, and asks who controls coverage.

Probe sought over Delhi Police assault claims by Muslim journalists

 September 04, 2026: Press bodies demand an independent probe after freelancers Shaheen Khan and Nafisa Khan allege Delhi Police detained and assaulted them while they covered the opening of a hospital wing in Saket.

Journalists demand Jang withdraw notice to KPC chief

 September 04, 2026: Senior journalists and civil society representatives have demanded immediate withdrawal of a legal notice sent by Jang Group owner Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman to Karachi Press Club president Fazil Jamili.

Jordan, UAE restrict reporting on Iranian strikes

 September 03, 2026: Jordan and the UAE have tightened controls on filming and sharing details of Iranian strikes, limiting independent reporting and verification of impact sites.

The State of Pakistan Media: August 2026

 September 02, 2026: August 2026 tightened Pakistan's media environment with the Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines, NCCIA cybercrime probes, detentions and digital restrictions limiting independent journalism.

Pakistan cricket burns down its Test future

 September 02, 2026: Pakistan cricket risks its Test future after a mid-tour purge that sent home seven players and two coaches, prompting doubts over leadership, strategy and continuity.

Journalist Ahmad Farhad freed after nearly 75 days

 September 02, 2026: Kashmiri journalist and poet Ahmad Farhad was released after nearly 75 days of administrative detention in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, with no official explanation or public release order.

HRCP links AJK unrest to force and media restrictions

 September 01, 2026: HRCP links unrest in AJK to institutional distrust, governance failures, restrictions on expression and connectivity, and a forceful state response.

Pakistan Media Monitor | Edition 7 | Aug 18-31, 2026

 September 01, 2026: Biweekly review of Pakistan media: rising legal, administrative and economic pressures, PECA cases, detentions, attacks, layoffs and regulatory challenges.