Press freedom and AI: Indian media at a crossroads ahead of National Press Day Pakistani media in turmoil as job cuts, censorship, and silence from unions deepen crisis Libya’s culture of impunity for crimes against journalists deepens as watchdogs demand justice Philippines court clears journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio in civil forfeiture case Veteran journalist Javed Iqbal Jaidi bids farewell after long health battle Myanmar’s media crackdown deepens as UN, rights groups sound alarm Russia slams Pakistan’s Frontier Post for ‘Western bias’; newspaper hits back Javed Chaudhry signs off from Express News after 18 years on ‘Kal Tak’ Why only Nukta, Mr. Minister? Media workers question government's selective support Information Minister Tarar announces jobs for all 37 laid off Nukta employees
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Al Jazeera Media Institute opens 2025 Global Journalism Fellowship

Al Jazeera Media Institute opens 2025 Global Journalism Fellowship

 Published 16 hours ago:  Apply now for the Al Jazeera Media Institute’s 2025 Fellowship, fully funded for journalists and researchers to advance global media innovation in Doha.

Press freedom and AI: Indian media at a crossroads ahead of National Press Day

Press freedom and AI: Indian media at a crossroads ahead of National Press Day

 Published 18 hours ago:  Ahead of India’s National Press Day, experts urge the media to strengthen its role as democracy’s fourth pillar amid AI, social media, and freedom-of-expression challenges.

Pakistani media in turmoil as job cuts, censorship, and silence from unions deepen crisis

Pakistani media in turmoil as job cuts, censorship, and silence from unions deepen crisis

 Published 20 hours ago:  Pakistan’s media reels under layoffs, censorship, and union silence as journalists face attacks, fake news, and closures, deepening a nationwide media crisis.

Libya’s culture of impunity for crimes against journalists deepens as watchdogs demand justice

Libya’s culture of impunity for crimes against journalists deepens as watchdogs demand justice

 Published 22 hours ago:  Watchdogs warn that Libya’s impunity for attacks on journalists deepens, urging urgent reforms and protection for reporters amid rising threats and violence.

JournalismPakistan.com unveils new tagline marking global expansion

JournalismPakistan.com unveils new tagline marking global expansion

 Published yesterday:  JournalismPakistan.com launches its new tagline, Linking Journalism Worldwide, reflecting global expansion beyond Pakistan with Asia, World, and Middle East coverage.

Philippines court clears journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio in civil forfeiture case

Philippines court clears journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio in civil forfeiture case

 Published yesterday:  The Court of Appeals in the Philippines voided the civil forfeiture case against journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and layworker Marielle Domequil, ruling that no proof linked them to the CPP-NPA.

Veteran journalist Javed Iqbal Jaidi bids farewell after long health battle

Veteran journalist Javed Iqbal Jaidi bids farewell after long health battle

 Published yesterday:  Veteran journalist Javed Iqbal Jaidi passes away in Shorkot after a long illness. Friends remember his humor, humility, and lifelong dedication to journalism.

JournalismPakistan.com launches dedicated Middle East section to deepen regional media coverage

JournalismPakistan.com launches dedicated Middle East section to deepen regional media coverage

 Published 2 days ago:  JournalismPakistan.com launches a Middle East section to expand regional reporting. New coverage will follow JP’s editorial SOPs—verification, balanced sourcing, and two-stage review.

Myanmar’s media crackdown deepens as UN, rights groups sound alarm

Myanmar’s media crackdown deepens as UN, rights groups sound alarm

 Published 2 days ago:  UN and rights groups warn of escalating media repression in Myanmar, citing arrests, censorship, and digital surveillance that threaten to erase independent journalism.

Russia slams Pakistan’s Frontier Post for ‘Western bias’; newspaper hits back

Russia slams Pakistan’s Frontier Post for ‘Western bias’; newspaper hits back

 Published 2 days ago:  Russia accuses Pakistan’s Frontier Post of anti-Russia bias; the paper defends press freedom and independence. A diplomatic clash over media narratives.

Javed Chaudhry signs off from Express News after 18 years on ‘Kal Tak’

Javed Chaudhry signs off from Express News after 18 years on ‘Kal Tak’

 Published 2 days ago:  Veteran journalist Javed Chaudhry bids farewell to Express News after 18 years on Kal Tak, marking the end of an era in Pakistani television journalism.

Iran tightens digital control with new wave of news site blockages

Iran tightens digital control with new wave of news site blockages

 Published 2 days ago:  Iran has intensified online censorship, blocking independent news sites and social channels, sparking protests from journalist groups over the growing suppression of press freedom.

Six journalists summoned in Turkey over coverage of detained opposition mayor

Six journalists summoned in Turkey over coverage of detained opposition mayor

 Published 3 days ago:  Six Turkish journalists have been summoned over coverage of opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, raising fresh concerns about press freedom and political repression in Turkey.

Record journalist deaths in Gaza highlight deepening impunity crisis

Record journalist deaths in Gaza highlight deepening impunity crisis

 Published 3 days ago:  Over 285 journalists have been killed in Gaza since 2023, exposing a severe impunity crisis and raising calls for global action to protect press freedom.

Arab states tighten digital content laws, raising concerns over press freedom

Arab states tighten digital content laws, raising concerns over press freedom

 Published 3 days ago:  Arab states are tightening digital content laws, with new regulations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt raising fresh concerns about media freedom and online expression.

Why only Nukta, Mr. Minister? Media workers question government's selective support

Why only Nukta, Mr. Minister? Media workers question government's selective support

 Published 3 days ago:  Information Minister Attaullah Tarar’s job offer to Nukta staff draws criticism as hundreds of journalists across Pakistan face layoffs, salary delays, and job insecurity.

Information Minister Tarar announces jobs for all 37 laid-off Nukta employees

Information Minister Tarar announces jobs for all 37 laid-off Nukta employees

 Published 3 days ago:  Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announces jobs for 37 laid-off Nukta employees, saying they will be placed at digital platforms within 48 hours amid growing media uncertainty.

Faisal Chaudhry’s viral one-liner on G for Gharidah steals the show

Faisal Chaudhry’s viral one-liner on G for Gharidah steals the show

 Published 4 days ago:  PTI’s Faisal Chaudhry’s witty reply to Gharidah Farooqi on GTV’s “G for Gharidah” goes viral as a clip from their debate over the 27th Amendment sparks reactions online.

A digital dream falters: Nukta cuts 37 jobs in Pakistan after only one year

A digital dream falters: Nukta cuts 37 jobs in Pakistan after only one year

 Published 4 days ago:  Digital platform Nukta lays off 37 employees in Pakistan, including journalists and producers, highlighting the financial struggles facing new media ventures in a shrinking job market.

Pulitzer Center offers global grants for in-depth journalism

Pulitzer Center offers global grants for in-depth journalism

 Published 4 days ago:  The Pulitzer Center is offering global reporting grants for journalists worldwide, funding high-impact projects on underreported issues with rolling applications in 2025.

CPJ urges probe after journalist Rana Ayyub receives death threats in India

CPJ urges probe after journalist Rana Ayyub receives death threats in India

 Published 5 days ago:  Journalist Rana Ayyub receives death threats over calls demanding a column on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as CPJ urges swift action to protect journalists in India.

Talat Hussain says offensive viral clip was edited out, not aired on Samaa TV

Talat Hussain says offensive viral clip was edited out, not aired on Samaa TV

 Published 5 days ago:  Talat Hussain denies airing the viral clip showing Sher Afzal Marwat’s vulgar remark, saying it was not part of his Samaa TV show.

Moldovan journalist Mariana Rață receives death threat after interview

Moldovan journalist Mariana Rață receives death threat after interview

 Published 5 days ago:  TV8 journalist Mariana Rata in Moldova receives a death threat after interviewing politician Renato Usatii on-air, raising concerns about journalist safety.

PFUJ recalls November 3, 2007 emergency as Pakistan’s darkest day

PFUJ recalls November 3, 2007 emergency as Pakistan’s darkest day

 Published 6 days ago:  PFUJ recalls November 3, 2007, as Pakistan’s darkest day under Musharraf, urging protection for journalists and the abolition of laws threatening press freedom.

Indonesia’s agriculture minister faces backlash over lawsuit against Tempo

Indonesia’s agriculture minister faces backlash over lawsuit against Tempo

 Published 6 days ago:  Global journalist unions condemn the Indonesian agriculture minister’s lawsuit against Tempo, calling it a threat to press freedom and demanding that the case be withdrawn.

All About Macau to cease print and online operations amid mounting pressure

All About Macau to cease print and online operations amid mounting pressure

 Published last week:  Independent outlet All About Macau to halt print and online operations amid rising pressure, financial strain, and legal threats, sparking press freedom concerns in the city.

PFUJ calls for end to Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

PFUJ calls for end to Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

 Published last week:  PFUJ urges Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments to end Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists and ensure their safety and press freedom.

Global impunity for journalist murders worsens as Pakistan sees 60 percent rise in attacks

Global impunity for journalist murders worsens as Pakistan sees 60 percent rise in attacks

 Published last week:  Impunity for crimes against journalists deepens worldwide as Pakistan reports a 60 percent surge in attacks and weak enforcement of safety laws.