Newsroom

 Published 16 hours ago:  From Pele to Messi, World Cup finals shaped football's global story, tracing triumphs and heartbreaks and showing how the game became a shared language.

 Published yesterday:  Press freedom faces mounting challenges worldwide as journalists confront arrests, legal pressure, cyberattacks, online harassment, deportations, and reporting restrictions across multiple countries.

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

 Published yesterday:  OSINT helps journalists verify social media, photos, videos, maps and public records to improve reporting accuracy and detect misinformation.

 Published yesterday:  Ethiopia expelled French reporter A. Passilly after Tigray reporting, drawing criticism from press groups as retaliatory and damaging to press freedom.

 Published yesterday:  Kane Williamson retired from international cricket after a Test at Lord's, closing a career of calm composure and roughly 19,000 runs across formats.

 Published 2 days ago:  Javeria Siddique says a London-based individual is behind a coordinated online smear campaign targeting her and journalist Samina Pasha, as she weighs legal action.

 Published 2 days ago:  The June 12, 2026 Global Media Brief highlights threats to journalists, cyber and legal attacks, regulatory disputes and AI debates reshaping newsrooms.

 Published 2 days ago:  Freedom Network recorded five incidents in Pakistan in May 2026: four legal cases against journalists and one death threat, spotlighting risks to press freedom.

 Published 2 days ago:  Nahid Rana, a 6ft5 fast bowler from Chapai Nawabganj, emerged as Bangladesh's express pacer, clocking a top speed of 152.0km/h after being discovered at 18.

 Published 3 days ago:  Finalists for the 2026 Global Fact‑Checking Awards show how newsrooms are strengthening verification, detecting AI‑generated misinformation, and advancing digital accountability.

 Published 3 days ago:  Israel deported RFI journalist Alice Froussard after she sought to report from the West Bank, drawing criticism from media groups over limits on access.

 Published 3 days ago:  Broadcasters covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup will sell premium advertising slots created by FIFA-mandated hydration breaks, opening a new revenue stream.

 Published 3 days ago:  Press freedom groups condemned the arrests of journalists Keita and Takiou in Mali, saying the detentions reflect growing legal pressure on independent media.

 Published 3 days ago:  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 4 days ago:  Public News retracted an investigation into alleged Punjab government spending, revealing a verification gap in Pakistani journalism and underscoring the need for stronger fact-checking.

 Published 4 days ago:  Tempo media group says its news portal has been hit by a sustained DDoS attack since June 5, causing outages and operational strain on the newsroom.

 Published 4 days ago:  BDNews24 reporter Mohammad Asaduzzaman remains jailed after a June 8 arrest under the Special Powers Act amid reports authorities confused him with politician.

 Published 5 days ago:  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 5 days ago:  GNN journalist Yasir Ayaz Khan, missing from Islamabad since June 5, was found in Swabi after four days and handed over to police while inquiries continue.

 Published 5 days ago:  NCCIA is Pakistan's federal cybercrime agency enforcing PECA to investigate online offenses widely affecting journalists, creators and other digital users.

 Published 5 days ago:  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 5 days ago:  The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams across the United States, Canada and Mexico, featuring 104 matches and a new Round of 32 to widen global participation.

 Published 6 days ago:  Israeli military has renewed restrictions on media reporting of missile strikes and sensitive sites, barring images or geolocation that could expose impact locations.

 Published 6 days ago:  JournalismPakistan launched Pakistan Media Monitor, a biweekly report tracking media freedom, regulation and business trends reshaping the country's news sector.

 Published 6 days ago:  Pakistan Media Monitor documents key developments affecting journalism, press freedom, broadcasting, digital platforms and regulation from May 25-June 8, 2026.

 Published 6 days ago:  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 week:  Five incidents in one week - including a journalist's killing, disappearance reports, a re-arrest, threatened arrests and channel layoffs - expose growing threats to press freedom in Pakistan.