Newsroom

 Published 12 hours ago:  A new study finds that generative AI reduced news publisher traffic after mid-2024 but did not trigger widespread newsroom layoffs, reshaping discovery, design, and monetization strategies.

 Published 16 hours ago:  At least 42 Palestinian journalists were detained in 2025, according to the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, raising renewed concerns over press freedom and media safety.

 Published 17 hours ago:  An Islamabad anti-terrorism court sentenced journalists and YouTubers to life terms and fines in a digital terrorism case linked to May 9, 2023, unrest.

 Published 23 hours ago:  The World Association of News Publishers and FIPP complete their merger, forming a global alliance of more than 20,000 media brands to boost advocacy, collaboration, and shared industry growth.

 Published yesterday:  A year-end review of four of the most shameful moments in Pakistani media in 2025, highlighting ethical lapses, political propaganda, on-air violence, and hate speech controversies.

 Published yesterday:  Indian Punjab and Chandigarh Journalists Union denounces cybercrime FIRs against media and activists as a threat to press freedom and urges authorities to withdraw or quash cases.

 Published yesterday:  A weekly global media briefing by JournalismPakistan.com covering press freedom, newsroom trends, platform policies, and major media developments across Asia, the Middle East, and the world.

 Published yesterday:  TikTok has overtaken YouTube and Instagram as the top news platform for Americans aged 18 to 29, highlighting a major shift toward short-form, creator-driven news consumption.

 Published yesterday:  Poland has asked the European Commission to investigate TikTok for failing to curb AI-generated disinformation, urging an EU exit, citing risks to democratic processes and Digital Services Act compliance.

 Published yesterday:  Pakistani journalist Adnan Aamir's report on China-made jets in India-Pakistan air clash became Nikkei Asia's most-read South Asia story of 2025, sparking global attention

 Published yesterday:  Pakistani media limited coverage on Saudi-UAE tensions in Yemen as authorities request restraint amid regional sensitivities and diplomatic efforts.

 Published yesterday:  Palestinian groups marked Journalists Loyalty Day on December 31, urging bodies to protect Palestinian journalists and seek accountability for attacks on the media.

 Published yesterday:  Year-end protests and security crackdowns in Iran disrupted reporting by independent and citizen journalists, raising renewed concerns over press freedom and access to information.

 Published yesterday:  Press freedom violations in Nepal more than tripled in 2025, with 139 incidents affecting journalists and media outlets, highlighting impunity and growing risks to independent reporting.

 Published yesterday:  Ain o Salish Kendra reports 381 cases of journalist abuse in Bangladesh in 2025, including attacks, threats, police involvement, and three reported killings.

 Published 2 days ago:  China is intensifying its crackdown on press freedom, silencing even moderate voices and increasing risks for local and foreign journalists, according to a new report.

 Published 2 days ago:  A French parliamentary inquiry launched by the UDR party is examining neutrality, governance, and funding of state media as the country heads toward the 2027 presidential election.

 Published 2 days ago:  CPJ's year-end review calls 2025 one of the worst years for press freedom, citing 126 journalist deaths worldwide and rising assaults and pressure on independent media.

 Published 2 days ago:  Saudi regulators fined and suspended social media accounts in December 2025, signaling tighter online speech controls under cybercrime laws amid scrutiny of criticism over reforms.

 Published 2 days ago:  Israel has reaffirmed restrictions barring foreign journalists from entering Gaza, prompting press freedom groups to warn of reduced transparency and limits on independent reporting.

 Published 2 days ago:  A year-end review of JournalismPakistan's five most popular stories of 2025, capturing controversies, media launches, sports psychology debates, and the revival of a slain journalist's digital legacy.

 Published 3 days ago:  Current and former CBS journalists are organizing a petition urging leadership to protect editorial independence after a high-profile investigative segment was pulled, raising newsroom governance concerns.

 Published 3 days ago:  Ghana's Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association condemns court-imposed restrictions on journalist Innocent Samuel Appiah, warning of risks to press freedom and anti-corruption reporting.

 Published 3 days ago:  China is threatening detention for sharing Uyghur-language songs in Xinjiang, highlighting how cultural expression is criminalized under censorship and counterterrorism controls.

 Published 4 days ago:  Turkish appeals court orders the release of journalist Fatih Altayli pending appeal against his threat conviction, marking a key moment in Turkey’s press freedom environment.

 Published 4 days ago:  Egyptian journalist Ingy Abdel-Wahab won two honors at the 2025 Egyptian Press Awards, highlighting professional excellence while underscoring ongoing press freedom and editorial independence concerns in Egypt.

 Published 4 days ago:  Afghanistan Journalists Center reports at least 205 media freedom violations in 2025, highlighting arrests, violence, threats, and censorship facing journalists under the current regime.

 Published 4 days ago:  Arshad Sharif's YouTube channel has been revived by his family with support from longtime colleagues, aiming to preserve his legacy through memories and personal stories, not news.