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 Published 8 months ago:  The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications until April 20, 2025. Open to women and nonbinary journalists focusing on human rights and social justice. ENTRIES CLOSED

 Published 8 months ago:  Pakistan's media landscape faces unprecedented restrictions as prominent journalists Habib Akram and Khalid Jamil join the growing list of silenced voices, highlighting the dangerous consequences of state-sanctioned censorship.

 Published 8 months ago:  An in-depth analysis of the Punjab Government's excessive self-promotion through media, costing taxpayers millions while masquerading propaganda as achievements.

 Published 8 months ago:  Shaheen Shah Afridi’s rise was a spectacle of raw, untamed talent. But Pakistan’s cricketing establishment failed him, leading to a career plagued by injuries and mismanagement. Can he reclaim his dominance, or is his best past him? Read the full story.

 Published 8 months ago:  Applications for the 2026 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program are now open. This global fellowship aims to develop leaders committed to eliminating health disparities. Apply now! ENTRIES CLOSED

 Published 8 months ago:  Explore the extraordinary legacy of Major Dhyan Chand, India's hockey wizard who redefined the sport, won three Olympic golds, and inspired generations with his unmatched brilliance.

 Published 8 months ago:  The Punjab government faces criticism for spending millions in taxpayer money on misleading front-page advertisements across major Pakistani newspapers, raising serious questions about media integrity and public resource management.

 Published 8 months ago:  The RAF Fellowship 2025 is open for applications from full-time journalists aged 22-35 from eligible developing countries, including Pakistan. The program, which focuses on UN and global issues, will run from September to October 2025. ENTRIES CLOSED

 Published 8 months ago:  Popular ARY News anchor Kashif Abbasi remains off-air after discussing a controversial report on the 2024 elections. Insiders reveal he refused to comply with conditions restricting criticism of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and the PML-N, highlighting ongoing media suppression in Pakistan.

 Published 8 months ago:  An incisive analysis of Pakistan cricket's systemic failures, examining how bureaucratic inertia, self-serving former players and resistance to modernization have eroded the nation's cricketing excellence despite abundant talent.

 Published 8 months ago:  Nepal's proposed Social Media Act Bill faces backlash for threatening freedom of expression and press freedom. Journalist unions and civil society urge the government to withdraw the bill, citing vague provisions and the potential for abuse.

 Published 8 months ago:  Learn essential strategies for detecting AI-generated content in Pakistan's evolving media landscape. Expert guidelines, free tools, and practical case studies for journalists.

 Published 8 months ago:  Delve into the complex challenges facing Pakistan cricket as it grapples with outdated systems, political interference, and resistance to modernization. Dr. Nauman Niaz reveals how the transition from passion-driven success to bureaucratic inefficiency has left Pakistan's cricket legacy hanging in the balance.

 Published 8 months ago:  Ghanaian authorities must investigate the attack on five journalists covering Ashanti Region elections. CPJ urges accountability to ensure press freedom and safety.

 Published 8 months ago:  An in-depth analysis of Pakistan cricket's systemic challenges, from administrative stagnation to resistance to modern cricket science, and the urgent need for structural reform.

 Published 8 months ago:  PTI leader Taimur Jhagra serves legal notice to Dawn and columnist Khurrum Hussain over allegations of writing to the IMF to undermine Pakistan’s financial commitments. Jhagra calls the claims false and defamatory.

 Published 8 months ago:  Justice remains elusive 16 years after the assassination of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, as Sri Lanka’s Attorney General orders the release of three key suspects. Journalist organizations strongly condemn the move, calling for urgent action to end impunity for crimes against the media.

 Published 8 months ago:  The PFUJ has petitioned the Islamabad High Court to suspend the PECA Amendment Act, arguing that the law curtails press freedom and contains contradictory provisions. The court has issued a notice to the Attorney General for assistance.

 Published 8 months ago:  Hum News Network becomes the first Pakistani channel to embrace AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, enhancing productivity and innovation. Discover how this visionary move sets new standards in media.

 Published 8 months ago:  The Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship 2025 is open for applications! This prestigious program at Columbia University offers journalists an intensive seminar on trauma reporting, media ethics, and responsible journalism. Apply by March 3, 2025. ENTRIES CLOSED

 Published 8 months ago:  As Pakistan faces an economic crisis, the government splurges taxpayers' money on full-page ads and press releases to glorify its achievements. Critics call it a wasteful PR stunt. Read how public funds are being misused for political propaganda.

 Published 8 months ago:  Mozambican journalist Albino Sibia was killed while filming police brutality, and reporter Pedro Junior was shot covering his funeral. Arlindo Chissale remains missing. These attacks highlight the dire state of press freedom in Mozambique amid post-election unrest.

 Published 8 months ago:  PTV pensioners staged nationwide protests demanding their unpaid pensions, medical benefits, and dues for nearly 400 retirees. Protesters, supported by PFUJ, criticized PTV management for corruption and lavish expenses while neglecting retirees' rights.

 Published 8 months ago:  PFUJ has challenged the controversial PECA Act 2025 in the Islamabad High Court, citing it as an attack on press freedom. Journalists and rights organizations protest the law’s implications for free speech and media independence in Pakistan.

 Published 8 months ago:  Pakistani women journalists like Munizae Jahangir and Asma Shirazi face severe threats, harassment, and online abuse. This article examines the struggles faced by women in the media, the systemic challenges they encounter, and potential solutions.

 Published 9 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges the Indian government to stop targeting independent journalism after revoking the nonprofit and tax-exempt statuses of The Reporters’ Collective and The File. Learn how this impacts investigative reporting and media freedom in India.

 Published 9 months ago:  Ukraine’s security service (SBU) has opened a criminal case for disclosure of state secrets following Ukrainska Pravda’s report on statements by military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov. CPJ urges authorities to respect press freedom and journalist protections.

 Published 9 months ago:  Cambodian journalists Duong Akhara and Lay Socheat have been detained on incitement charges after publishing a video allegedly showing torture in a cyberscam center. Press freedom advocates call for their immediate release.