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 Published 2 months ago:  The untold story of Amir Elahi, the forgotten leg-spinner who played Test cricket for both India and Pakistan, bridging two nations divided by Partition through his remarkable cricketing journey from colonial India to independent Pakistan.

 Published 2 months ago:  AI is transforming newsrooms, but at what cost? We explore the hidden risks of AI in news generation, from accuracy pitfalls to ethical dilemmas, and how journalists can safeguard the truth.

 Published 2 months ago:  Bangladeshi journalist Md Asaduzzaman Tuhin was stabbed to death in Gazipur on August 7 after reporting on local extortion. The IFJ condemns the killing and calls for urgent action to protect journalists amid rising violence in Bangladesh.

 Published 2 months ago:  An in-depth analysis of the Pakistan Super League's decline from revolutionary cricket spectacle to bureaucratic failure, contrasted with the IPL's $18.5 billion success story and Saudi Arabia's emerging cricket ambitions.

 Published 2 months ago:  The remarkable story of Malik Miran Bakhsh, Pakistan's forgotten spinner who made his Test debut at 47, the second-oldest debutant in cricket history. A tale of perseverance from colonial cricket grounds to Test glory.

 Published 2 months ago:  The PFUJ has condemned the FIA's notice to Dawn journalist Akbar Notezai, calling it an attack on press freedom and a misuse of cybercrime laws. The union demands that the notice be withdrawn and calls for the protection of journalists' rights.

 Published 2 months ago:  Senior journalist Shaheen Sehbai has regained control of his hacked X account after a three-week battle. The hack, traced to Turkey, came just days before his testimony in the London High Court, raising concerns over the digital targeting of dissenting voices.

 Published 2 months ago:  Discover the extraordinary story of Haroon Rahim, Pakistan's greatest tennis player, who won ATP titles, beat Jimmy Connors, and then mysteriously vanished from the sport at age 29, becoming tennis's greatest enigma.

 Published 2 months ago:  Regional media unions and civil society groups demand journalist safety guarantees and information access following the deadly Cambodia-Thailand border conflict that left 43 dead.

 Published 2 months ago:  The Society of Environmental Journalists is now accepting submissions for the 2025 SEJ Awards, recognizing excellence in environmental journalism. Winners may receive up to $10,000 and other prestigious honors.

 Published 2 months ago:  The Taliban's crackdown on media in July 2025 led to the arrest of at least seven Afghan journalists. The IFJ and AIJU have called for their immediate release and an end to the persecution of independent media.

 Published 2 months ago:  Applications for the 2026–2027 Chevening Scholarships are now open. The UK Government is offering fully funded postgraduate opportunities for global leaders. Apply by October 7, 2025.

 Published 2 months ago:  Dawn’s Sanaullah Khan has apologized for mistakenly naming journalist Fahd Husain in a vlog about Islamabad’s Minister’s Enclave residents. Fahd clarified that he has never used official accommodation.

 Published 2 months ago:  The AIPS Sport Media Awards 2025 are now open for submissions. Sports journalists, photographers, and broadcasters worldwide can enter their best work for global recognition and cash prizes.

 Published 2 months ago:  The PFUJ Karachi Declaration 2025 calls for the immediate repeal of PECA 2025 and the Punjab Defamation Bill, demands an end to media retrenchments, and urges protection for journalists and digital rights in Pakistan.

 Published 2 months ago:  Ayaz Amir's Sunday column was mysteriously dropped by Daily Dunya. The piece was about the rise and fall of a powerful property tycoon—hinting at Malik Riaz—without naming him. This isn’t the first time Amir’s truth-telling has been censored.

 Published 3 months ago:  Veteran journalist Fahd Husain has made one career move after another since 2012, joining, launching, or quitting major media groups every few years. Now back at Express, his return sparks new questions about media mobility and professional restlessness.

 Published 3 months ago:  Plans to relaunch PTV World as Pakistan’s global media voice have collapsed. Senior journalist Talat Hussain has quit, and the government is now shifting focus to digital platforms.

 Published 3 months ago:  Veteran journalist Kashif Abbasi reappears after being silenced earlier this year. His case highlights the growing pattern of media censorship in Pakistan targeting voices that dare to question power.

 Published 3 months ago:  Kenyan court rules police acted unlawfully in Arshad Sharif's murder, orders probe updates. Widow Javeria Siddique demands accountability in Pakistan as evidence reveals torture and cross-border conspiracy.

 Published 3 months ago:  A deep dive into how broadcasters, not boards, are dictating the future of Indo-Pak cricket. From Mohsin Naqvi’s power play to BCCI’s theatrics, the rivalry has moved from the pitch to the pixel.

 Published 3 months ago:  With its final issue, Aurora Magazine of Dawn Media Group shuts down after 27 years, marking the symbolic end of Pakistan's print magazine era that once included giants like Herald and Newsline.

 Published 3 months ago:  The Wall Street Journal will plead not guilty in the labor case filed by Hong Kong Journalists Association Chair Selina Cheng over her controversial dismissal. The trial is set for December 2025, with global media rights groups backing Cheng.

 Published 3 months ago:  Join a free Poynter webinar on September 9 to learn how to cover mental health equity. Ideal for journalists across beats, this session provides tools to report with accuracy, empathy, and impact.

 Published 3 months ago:  AsiaOne, Pakistan’s latest English-language TV channel, has launched from Karachi with an all-foreign anchor team. Can it thrive where others like Geo English, Express 24/7 and DawnNews failed?

 Published 3 months ago:  Pakistan's ruling parties continue to use taxpayer money for personal glorification — from Zardari’s birthday ads to Maryam Nawaz’s 60-page PR supplement, blurring the line between governance and vanity.

 Published 3 months ago:  The Pulitzer Center is offering reporting grants to journalists covering vital ocean and fisheries issues, including illegal fishing, biodiversity loss, and the blue economy. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

 Published 3 months ago:  Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied accreditation to 16 journalists from Radio Azzatyq, intensifying concerns about media freedom. The IFJ has condemned the move, calling it a violation of journalists’ rights.