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From handshake snub to ICC charges: Pakistan cricket's biggest scandal explained

From handshake snub to ICC charges: Pakistan cricket's biggest scandal explained

 Published last month:  PCB Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi may face ICC disciplinary action after Asia Cup violations following India's handshake controversy. Three major breaches threaten Pakistan cricket's future.

Global Excellence: 2025 CCNow Journalism Awards honor 49 climate reporters

Global Excellence: 2025 CCNow Journalism Awards honor 49 climate reporters

 Published last month:  Covering Climate Now names 49 winners of the 2025 Journalism Awards, honoring outstanding climate reporting worldwide, including three Journalists of the Year.

Press freedom under threat: Journalist Mario Guevara faces deportation from US

Press freedom under threat: Journalist Mario Guevara faces deportation from US

 Published last month:  Emmy-winning journalist Mario Guevara faces deportation after 100 days in ICE custody. Press freedom groups warn his case sets a chilling precedent.

Belarusian journalist Ihar Ilyash sentenced to four years amid political bias claims

Belarusian journalist Ihar Ilyash sentenced to four years amid political bias claims

 Published last month:  Belarusian journalist Ihar Ilyash is sentenced to four years amid claims of a biased trial. Human rights groups denounce politically motivated charges.

My protégé Nauman Niaz: From wordy first draft to Pakistan cricket's greatest voice

My protégé Nauman Niaz: From wordy first draft to Pakistan cricket's greatest voice

 Published last month:  Dr Nauman Niaz revolutionized Pakistan cricket broadcasting as a medical doctor turned media mogul. From PTV Sports director to cancer survivor, explore his remarkable journey.

PML-N support for Razi Dada sparks political and ethnic divide

PML-N support for Razi Dada sparks political and ethnic divide

 Published last month:  PML-N’s support for journalist Rizwan Razi, after his apology over remarks against Sindhis, fuels political backlash and intensifies ethnic divides in Pakistan.

Taliban ban fiber optic internet in Balkh and nine provinces, CPJ demands restoration

Taliban ban fiber optic internet in Balkh and nine provinces, CPJ demands restoration

 Published last month:  Taliban’s ban on fiber optic internet in Balkh and nine provinces sparks outrage. CPJ urges immediate restoration to protect press freedom in Afghanistan.

Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025: The handshake controversy that masked bigger ICC code violations

Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025: The handshake controversy that masked bigger ICC code violations

 Published last month:  Pakistan's Asia Cup defeat sparked controversy when Suriyakumar Yadav delivered a political speech violating ICC codes, while PCB missed the legal window.

Freezing Meher Bokhari’s account: What Pakistan’s clampdown on journalists really aims to achieve

Freezing Meher Bokhari’s account: What Pakistan’s clampdown on journalists really aims to achieve

 Published last month:  Meher Bokhari’s frozen account exposes Pakistan’s deepening media clampdown. Why are journalists facing bans, no-fly lists, and financial blockades?

Pakistan TV’s new logo: A branding mismatch with state identity

Pakistan TV’s new logo: A branding mismatch with state identity

 Published last month:  Pakistan TV’s new logo is modern but fails to reflect Pakistan’s national identity. Critics say it misses green, white, and cultural symbols.

Usman Sherazi: The Pakistani journalist who exposed match-fixing scandals and became a global automotive entrepreneur

Usman Sherazi: The Pakistani journalist who exposed match-fixing scandals and became a global automotive entrepreneur

 Published last month:  Discover the extraordinary journey of Usman Sherazi, the fearless Pakistani sports journalist who exposed match-fixing scandals and became a successful international entrepreneur across Canada and Peru.

Al Jazeera announces major leadership overhaul amid Gaza coverage surge

Al Jazeera announces major leadership overhaul amid Gaza coverage surge

 Published last month:  Al Jazeera reshuffles top leadership, appointing new directors for Arabic and English channels as the network gains global attention for Gaza conflict coverage.

Punjab Stands With Razi Dada: Social media campaigns back controversial vlogger

Punjab Stands With Razi Dada: Social media campaigns back controversial vlogger

 Published last month:  Social media rallies behind Rizwan Razi after apology rejected for controversial remarks, sparking debate on free speech, accountability, and media ethics in Pakistan.

The future of investigative reporting in a clickbait culture

The future of investigative reporting in a clickbait culture

 Published last month:  Can investigative journalism survive clickbait culture? Explore the challenges, solutions, and future of reporting in the digital era.

Trump files $15bn defamation lawsuit against New York Times over election reporting

Trump files $15bn defamation lawsuit against New York Times over election reporting

 Published last month:  Donald Trump has filed a $15bn defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing it of election interference. The NYT vows to fight the case.

PTV World renamed Pakistan TV in major media relaunch

PTV World renamed Pakistan TV in major media relaunch

 Published last month:  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches Pakistan TV, formerly PTV World, reviving the state-run English channel to project Pakistan’s voice to global audiences.

Pakistan cricket's hidden hero: How Abid Ali Kazi preserved a nation's sporting soul

Pakistan cricket's hidden hero: How Abid Ali Kazi preserved a nation's sporting soul

 Published last month:  Abid Ali Kazi's remarkable journey preserving Pakistan's lost cricket history through five volumes, earning global recognition as cricket's greatest statistician.

Rizwan Razi’s YouTube ban: What it means for press freedom and Pakistani journalists online

Rizwan Razi’s YouTube ban: What it means for press freedom and Pakistani journalists online

 Published last month:  Ban on Rizwan Razi’s YouTube channel sparks debate: Hate speech vs. press freedom. What it means for Pakistani media, digital journalism, and YouTubers.

Global unions denounce military junta elections in Myanmar

Global unions denounce military junta elections in Myanmar

 Published last month:  Global unions condemn Myanmar’s sham elections scheduled for December, calling them a mockery of democracy. With journalists jailed and repression ongoing, they urge global rejection.

Syed Muhammad Sufi passes away: A lifetime dedicated to sports journalism

Syed Muhammad Sufi passes away: A lifetime dedicated to sports journalism

 Published last month:  Veteran sports journalist Syed Muhammad Sufi has passed away at 80 in Karachi, leaving a 60-year legacy in Pakistani sports journalism. Tributes pour in from PCB, players, and colleagues.

Senate committee orders PTA to block Rizwan Razi’s YouTube channel over hate speech

Senate committee orders PTA to block Rizwan Razi’s YouTube channel over hate speech

 Published last month:  Pakistan's Senate Standing Committee orders PTA to block vlogger Rizwan Razi’s YouTube channel after hate speech against Sindhis sparked outrage—full details on the decision.

The rise of mobile-first journalism: What newsrooms must prioritize

The rise of mobile-first journalism: What newsrooms must prioritize

 Published last month:  Mobile-first journalism is redefining news. Discover key priorities, challenges, and skills newsrooms must embrace to engage mobile audiences.

The future of journalism in South Asia: What young reporters need to know

The future of journalism in South Asia: What young reporters need to know

 Published last month:  Discover the future of journalism in South Asia. Essential skills, challenges, and opportunities every young reporter needs to succeed.

Why Shahbaz Rana’s reporting on FBR officials landed him in court

Why Shahbaz Rana’s reporting on FBR officials landed him in court

 Published last month:  Journalist Shahbaz Rana faces civil and criminal cases over his FBR corruption report tied to PM Shehbaz Sharif’s inquiry, raising press freedom concerns.

Why Shahid Hashmi is cricket journalism's gold standard for professional excellence

Why Shahid Hashmi is cricket journalism's gold standard for professional excellence

 Published last month:  The inspiring journey of Shahid Akhtar Hashmi, the self-made cricket journalist who built his career on truth and integrity, covered eight World Cups for AFP, and broke major stories.

From airline pilot to cricket historian: The extraordinary life of Gul Hameed Bhatti

From airline pilot to cricket historian: The extraordinary life of Gul Hameed Bhatti

 Published last month:  Discover the extraordinary life of Gul Hameed Bhatti, Pakistan's legendary cricket statistician and sports journalist, who preserved cricket history for generations.

Journalist Shahbaz Rana indicted despite factual report, unions say

Journalist Shahbaz Rana indicted despite factual report, unions say

 Published last month:  Journalist unions in Islamabad protest the trial of senior reporter Shahbaz Rana, calling it biased and a threat to press freedom in Pakistan.

Samina Pasha says bank account frozen after Cyber Crime Agency complaint

Samina Pasha says bank account frozen after Cyber Crime Agency complaint

 Published last month:  Pakistani journalist Samina Pasha says her bank account was frozen by NCCIA, calling it part of efforts to silence critical media voices.