Newsroom
Welcome to our Newsroom, your one-stop destination for the latest stories meticulously curated and refined by our skilled sub-editors. This dynamic section features a diverse mix of news articles spanning some of our main categories, including Pakistan, World, Asia, Opportunities, and Women in Media. Stay updated with the most current and compelling stories, all in one place, as we bring you comprehensive coverage of the events and issues shaping the media world.
CPJ slams Turkey’s seizure of TELE1, calls for journalist’s release
Published last month: CPJ calls on Turkey to release journalist Merdan Yanardag and return control of TELE1, after his arrest on espionage charges and state media takeover.
Alfred Friendly launches 2026 fellowship for exiled journalists in America
Published last month: Alfred Friendly Press Partners invites exiled journalists in the US to apply for its 2026 four-week fellowship offering training, support, and a $2,000 stipend.
Harvard invites applications for 2026 Nieman Journalism Fellowships
Published last month: Harvard University opens 2026 Nieman Fellowship applications for journalists worldwide. Apply by December 1, 2025 (international) or January 31, 2026 (U.S.) to join the prestigious program.
Sindh Police arrest four suspects in journalist Imtiaz Mir murder case
Published last month: Sindh Police arrested four suspects linked to a banned outfit in the murder of journalist Imtiaz Mir, who was shot in Karachi in September 2025.
IFJ, global unions urge ASEAN to reject Myanmar junta’s planned sham election
Published 2 months ago: IFJ and over 300 global unions urge ASEAN to reject the Myanmar junta’s sham 2025 election, calling it an illegal attempt to legitimize military rule.
Justice denied: Mother of slain journalist Arshad Sharif dies awaiting accountability
Published 2 months ago: Riffat Ara Alvi, the mother of slain Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, has died, ending her relentless fight for justice following his killing in Kenya in 2022.
From Pakistan Times to Google News: The story of journalism’s digital transformation
Published 2 months ago: A veteran journalist reflects on the decline of newspapers, the rise of digital news, and how technology forever changed the rhythm and rituals of journalism.
CNN's Christiane Amanpour reveals recurrence of ovarian cancer
Published 2 months ago: CNN’s Christiane Amanpour reveals her ovarian cancer has returned but says it’s being well-managed, urging greater awareness and early diagnosis.
PSL's decline: From cricket's bright promise to bureaucratic mediocrity and franchise crisis
Published 2 months ago: PSL faces a crisis as the Multan Sultans dispute escalates while the RCB sale rumors swirl. Inside cricket's biggest franchise controversies and valuation battles.
Inside the editorial reforms that changed Pakistani broadcast journalism
Published 3 years ago: Muhammad Ibrahim Raja’s ethical reforms transformed Pakistani television journalism, protecting victims, ensuring safety, and promoting accountability across newsrooms.
Journalists and rights activists demand withdrawal of fabricated case against Matiullah Jan
Published 2 months ago: Veteran journalists and rights activists urge authorities to quash the fabricated drug case against Matiullah Jan, calling it an attack on media freedom.
PTV journalist faces backlash for calling late SP Adeel Akbar ‘coward and fool’
Published 2 months ago: PTV journalist Najam Wali Khan faces social media backlash after calling late SP Adeel Akbar a coward and a fool following his alleged suicide in Islamabad.
Independent and unbroken: JournalismPakistan.com turns 16
Published 2 months ago: JournalismPakistan.com celebrates 16 years of independent reporting and media insight. Founded in 2009, the platform has weathered censorship, cyberattacks, and financial pressures to remain a trusted space for all who love and follow the media.
Two Ukrainian journalists killed in Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk
Published 2 months ago: Two Ukrainian journalists were killed in a Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk. FREEDOM TV’s Alyona Gramova and Yevgeny Karmazin died while reporting.
Injured broadcaster dies after shooting attack in Philippines
Published 2 months ago: IFJ and NUJP condemn the killing of Filipino broadcaster Noel Bellen Samar in Albay, urging swift justice and stronger protections for journalists in the Philippines.
Three journalists in Turkey face death threats; CPJ demands action
Published 2 months ago: CPJ calls on Turkish authorities to protect journalists Rabia Önver, Şule Aydın, and Murat Ağırel after death threats and reports of planned attacks.
PFUJ calls for urgent appointment of ITNE judge amid case backlog
Published 2 months ago: PFUJ calls for the immediate appointment of an ITNE judge, warning of a serious case backlog affecting journalists and media workers seeking justice across Pakistan.
Smaller websites see sharp traffic drops after Google AI search rollout
Published 2 months ago: Smaller websites are losing traffic as Google’s AI-powered search summaries rise. Studies show sharp drops in clicks and visibility for independent publishers.
Warner Bros. Discovery explores sale as CNN, HBO futures hang in balance
Published 2 months ago: Warner Bros. Discovery is exploring a sale after receiving multiple bids, raising questions about the futures of CNN, HBO, and its streaming assets.
Italian investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci targeted in car bombing
Published 2 months ago: CPJ calls on Italian authorities to swiftly bring to justice those behind the car bomb attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, host of RAI3’s 'Report.'
92 News apologizes to Maryam Nawaz over false Toshakhana watch report
Published 2 months ago: 92 News apologizes to Maryam Nawaz for falsely claiming she bought a Toshakhana watch at Rs45,000, correcting the misinformation aired in 2022.
Ishrat Fatima’s enduring voice rises above the noise of fake news
Published 2 months ago: Fake news falsely claimed Ishrat Fatima’s death, sparking outrage. Colleagues condemn digital misinformation and honor her enduring legacy.
Matiullah Jan booked in fake terror and sedition case after exposing police crackdown
Published 2 months ago: Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan faces fake terror and sedition charges after exposing police violence during PTI protests in Islamabad’s D-Chowk.
No justice, no closure for Arshad Sharif’s widow Javeria Siddique
Published 2 months ago: Three years after journalist Arshad Sharif was shot dead in Kenya, his widow Javeria Siddique still awaits justice as courts and investigations drag on.
Second media worker killed in Afghanistan as cross-border tensions escalate
Published 2 months ago: Afghan media worker Abdul Zahir Safi was killed in Kabul, the second journalist slain in two days amid rising Afghanistan-Pakistan border tensions.
Pentagon journalists walk out over Trump administration press restrictions
Published 2 months ago: Dozens of Pentagon journalists resign press access over Trump administration restrictions, raising concerns about press freedom and independent military reporting.
Stringer Foundation grants support courageous journalists
Published 2 months ago: Apply by Dec 31, 2025, for Stringer Foundation grants supporting courageous journalists reporting human rights abuses, corruption, and global threats.
Press watchdog calls for action after journalist shot in Turkey
Published 2 months ago: CPJ has called on Turkish authorities to investigate the shooting of journalist Nafiz Koca in Elazığ and ensure accountability for the attack on the press.

