Media Law and Journalism

 Published last month:  Australian media warn that delays to the government's News Bargaining Incentive bill could undermine the financial sustainability of public-interest journalism.

 Published last month:  Sohrab Barkat was granted bail after a PECA arrest over a YouTube Kashmir video following 10 days in custody, prompting renewed concerns about cybercrime laws and press freedom.

 Published last month:  NCCIA has summoned columnist Taufiq Butt to its Lahore office on June 19 over a PAS Association complaint alleging derogatory language in his column.

 Published last month:  Islamabad court extended journalist Razi Tahir's pre-arrest bail to June 23 in a case tied to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency amid concerns over source protection and due process.

 Published last month:  Punjab PAS association has filed an NCCIA complaint against columnist Taufiq Butt over the phrase 'Bureau corrupts' in a Nai Baat column, seeking action and retraction.

 Published last month:  Across Asia, RTI laws range from effective tools for journalism and accountability to paper laws weakened by bureaucracy, broad exemptions and poor enforcement.

 Published last month:  From 2022 the government spent over Rs14.1 billion on advertising in electronic, print and social media, with electronic platforms receiving the largest share.

 Published last month:  BDNews24 reporter Mohammad Asaduzzaman remains jailed after a June 8 arrest under the Special Powers Act amid reports authorities confused him with politician.

 Published last month:  NCCIA summoned three journalists over a TV report later shared online, prompting debate on whether cybercrime authorities or PEMRA should regulate broadcast content that moves to digital platforms.

 Published last month:  NCCIA is Pakistan's federal cybercrime agency enforcing PECA to investigate online offenses widely affecting journalists, creators and other digital users.

 Published last month:  A court granted journalist Razi Tahir eight days' bail after the NCCIA registered a PECA 2016 case alleging he posted false information on X.

 Published last month:  Punjab government warned journalist Irshad Bhatti of legal action after he alleged misuse of public funds on beautification projects, calling the claims baseless.

 Published last month:  Rights Council of Pakistan condemned an alleged unannounced attempt to arrest journalist Razi Tahir and urged authorities to respect due process and protect press freedom.

 Published last month:  New Pentagon rules requiring official escorts for reporters in some areas have drawn criticism from press groups and major news organizations over transparency.

 Published last month:  A Hong Kong court jailed journalist Ronson Chan for five days after rejecting his appeal over an obstruction conviction, renewing press freedom concerns.

 Published 2 months ago:  Leading Pakistani journalist bodies at a national convention in Islamabad condemned the 2025 PECA amendments as a 'Black Law', demanding withdrawal of registered cases and parliamentary review of media laws.

 Published 2 months ago:  PPF urges the Ministry of Human Rights to include explicit, enforceable safeguards for press freedom, expression and journalists' safety in the NAP‑HR 2026 to prevent media professionals being left unprotected.

 Published 2 months ago:  The New York Times sued the Pentagon over new accreditation rules requiring escorted access and prior approvals, arguing the measures violate press freedom and First Amendment protections.

 Published 2 months ago:  NCCIA received 77,023 cybercrime complaints in the first five months of 2026, producing 457 registered cases, 520 arrests and only eight convictions.

 Published 2 months ago:  A Karachi court ordered Airwaves Media Group's NewsOne to pay Rs21,85,760 to senior camera operator Zulfiqar Ali Babar within one month after ruling in his favour.

 Published 2 months ago:  Israel plans legal action against The New York Times and Nicholas Kristof after a column alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees during the Gaza war.

 Published 2 months ago:  Journalist Hammad Hassan says he was briefly detained by NCCIA over a tweet alleging surveillance near Islamabad's Red Zone, raising concerns about official investigations into journalists' social media activity.

 Published 2 months ago:  Supreme Court press reporters have boycotted the Bar Association after lawyers served a seven-day notice ordering journalists to vacate the court press room.

 Published 2 months ago:  Bangladesh High Court granted bail to journalists Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed in several cases tied to July unrest, but their release remains uncertain.

 Published 2 months ago:  Maldives journalists jailed in separate cases, one after questioning President Mohamed Muizzu and another for reporting on a court order, raising renewed concerns about press freedom.

 Published 2 months ago:  Maldives prosecutors have filed Qazf-related criminal charges against two Adhadhu journalists over a documentary, sparking concern among press freedom groups.

 Published 2 months ago:  Quetta journalist Maqbool Ahmed Jaffar was produced before a judicial magistrate and remanded to the Federal Investigation Agency for two days amid inquiries.

 Published 2 months ago:  A Senate panel was told 13 FIRs were filed against journalists, 11 cancelled; PECA 2025 routes cyber complaints to NCCIA while police handle other crimes.