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Afghan journalist killed reporting Pakistan border conflict

Afghan journalist killed reporting Pakistan border conflict

 Published 2 months ago:  Afghan journalist Abdul Ghafoor Abed was killed and another was injured while covering Taliban-Pakistan border clashes, prompting the IFJ to demand protection for media.

Knight-Wallace Fellowships 2026-27 open for journalists worldwide

Knight-Wallace Fellowships 2026-27 open for journalists worldwide

 Published 2 months ago:  Applications are open for the 2026-27 Knight-Wallace Fellowships at the University of Michigan. Journalists worldwide can apply by December 1 or February 1 deadlines.

CPJ urges full investigation into killing of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun

CPJ urges full investigation into killing of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun

 Published 2 months ago:  CPJ has called for a full investigation into the killing of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun in Istanbul, urging authorities to ensure full justice.

US media reject Pentagon’s new reporting rules as threat to press freedom

US media reject Pentagon’s new reporting rules as threat to press freedom

 Published 2 months ago:  US media outlets reject Pentagon’s new reporting rules, calling them unconstitutional limits on press freedom and a violation of the First Amendment.

Why Pakistan cricket is failing: 'Fiat Cannot Outrun Ferrari' — The science gap destroying Shaheen Afridi's generation

Why Pakistan cricket is failing: 'Fiat Cannot Outrun Ferrari' — The science gap destroying Shaheen Afridi's generation

 Published 2 months ago:  Pakistan cricket's tragic decline: How systemic neglect and scientific ignorance destroyed Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and a generation of talent while rivals embraced biomechanics.

Wazir Mohammad (1929-2025): The quiet patriarch who gave Pakistan its cricketing soul

Wazir Mohammad (1929-2025): The quiet patriarch who gave Pakistan its cricketing soul

 Published 2 months ago:  Wazir Mohammad, Pakistan's oldest Test cricketer and the eldest of the legendary Mohammad brothers, passes away at 95 in Solihull. A tribute to cricket's quiet patriarch.

Pakistan Super League faces collapse as cricket managers fail to grasp modern game's scientific revolution

Pakistan Super League faces collapse as cricket managers fail to grasp modern game's scientific revolution

 Published 2 months ago:  Pakistan Super League faces collapse as PCB leadership fails to understand modern cricket's scientific revolution. From the PKR 9B broadcasting crisis to medical failures.

Senior DawnNews journalist Sanaullah Khan quits, raising press freedom alarm

Senior DawnNews journalist Sanaullah Khan quits, raising press freedom alarm

 Published 2 months ago:  Senior DawnNews journalist Sanaullah Khan resigns after 14 years, highlighting press freedom challenges and rising pressure on independent media in Pakistan.

Journalist Raja Rukhsar takes National Press Club assault case to court

Journalist Raja Rukhsar takes National Press Club assault case to court

 Published 2 months ago:  Journalist Raja Rukhsar takes the Islamabad Press Club police assault case to court, seeking justice through Advocate Imaan Mazari.

Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind shot dead in Mirpur Mathelo ambush

Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind shot dead in Mirpur Mathelo ambush

 Published 2 months ago:  Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind was shot dead in Mirpur Mathelo while taking his children to school. PFUJ condemns the killing, announcing nationwide protests.

Islamabad Police raid: National Press Club issues Charter of Demands for justice and accountability

Islamabad Police raid: National Press Club issues Charter of Demands for justice and accountability

 Published 2 months ago:  The National Press Club urges an inquiry into the Islamabad police raid and calls for the urgent activation of the Journalists Protection Commission to safeguard press freedom.

Every UK police force now has a Journalist Safety Liaison Officer

Every UK police force now has a Journalist Safety Liaison Officer

 Published 2 months ago:  Every UK police force now has a Journalist Safety Liaison Officer to support reporters facing threats, marking a major step for press freedom protection.

Sudanese journalist killed in RSF shelling in El Fasher

Sudanese journalist killed in RSF shelling in El Fasher

 Published 2 months ago:  Sudanese journalist Al-Nour Suleiman dies after RSF shelling in El Fasher. Press groups condemn the attack as violence against journalists intensifies.

French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by drone in Ukraine

French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by drone in Ukraine

 Published 2 months ago:  French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a Russian drone in Ukraine’s Donbas on October 3. At least 17 journalists have died since the war began.

Pakistan government ad warns of ‘information warfare’ but draws criticism from civil society

Pakistan government ad warns of ‘information warfare’ but draws criticism from civil society

 Published 2 months ago:  Pakistan’s Ministry of Information warns of “information warfare” in a new ad, but civil society and rights groups condemn it as a threat to media freedom.

US Appeals Court denies stay of deportation for journalist Mario Guevara

US Appeals Court denies stay of deportation for journalist Mario Guevara

 Published 2 months ago:  US Appeals Court denies Mario Guevara’s stay of deportation, sparking press freedom outcry as CPJ, Free Press, and ACLU warn of chilling impact.

Media bodies alarmed over police attack on National Press Club

Media bodies alarmed over police attack on National Press Club

 Published 2 months ago:  PFUJ, AMEND, and CPNE condemn the attack on the National Press Club, calling it terrorism, and demand action against threats to press freedom in Pakistan.

PFUJ slams police brutality against journalists at National Press Club

PFUJ slams police brutality against journalists at National Press Club

 Published 2 months ago:  PFUJ condemns the Islamabad Police raid on the National Press Club, where journalists were attacked. Calls for inquiry, arrests, and warns of nationwide protests.

Police storm National Press Club, attack journalists and smash equipment

Police storm National Press Club, attack journalists and smash equipment

 Published 2 months ago:  Islamabad Police stormed the National Press Club, attacking journalists covering a protest. PFUJ condemns police brutality and vows action to protect press freedom.

How F. S. Ashley-Cooper wrote 40,000 cricket obituaries and saved the game's Edwardian heritage

How F. S. Ashley-Cooper wrote 40,000 cricket obituaries and saved the game's Edwardian heritage

 Published 2 months ago:  F. S. Ashley-Cooper transformed cricket history by writing 103 books & 40,000 biographies. Discover how this custodian preserved the soul of Edwardian cricket forever.

The ethics of AI-generated news content: Balancing innovation and responsibility

The ethics of AI-generated news content: Balancing innovation and responsibility

 Published 2 months ago:  Explore the ethics of AI-generated news. Learn how innovation, transparency, and accountability shape the future of journalism in the AI era.

From Operation Sindoor fiasco to trophy refusal: Inside India's systematic violation of cricket's sacred codes

From Operation Sindoor fiasco to trophy refusal: Inside India's systematic violation of cricket's sacred codes

 Published 2 months ago:  India's Operation Sindoor fiasco and ICC code violations expose the BJP's political interference in cricket as Pakistan rises in regional stature and global esteem.

Qamar Ahmed: Custodian of cricket's soul who covered 400 Test matches

Qamar Ahmed: Custodian of cricket's soul who covered 400 Test matches

 Published 2 months ago:  Qamar Ahmed covered 400 Test matches, mentored generations of cricket journalists, and preserved Pakistan cricket's soul through eloquent writing spanning six decades.

Indonesia restores reporter's palace access after revocation sparks press freedom concerns

Indonesia restores reporter's palace access after revocation sparks press freedom concerns

 Published 2 months ago:  Indonesia restores CNN journalist’s access after revoking it over questions on Prabowo’s free meal programme that sickened 6,000 children, sparking press freedom concerns.

Journalist Rajeev Pratap found dead in Uttarkashi River in India

Journalist Rajeev Pratap found dead in Uttarkashi River in India

 Published 2 months ago:  The body of journalist Rajeev Pratap, missing for 10 days in Uttarkashi, was found in the Bhagirathi River on September 28. Family alleges threats and foul play.

Journalist Imtiaz Mir shot in Karachi, dies during treatment

Journalist Imtiaz Mir shot in Karachi, dies during treatment

 Published 2 months ago:  Anchorperson Imtiaz Mir of Metro 1 News has died after being shot in Karachi’s Malir area. Police link the attack to a Jacobabad land dispute.

A journalist’s guide to covering protests safely

A journalist’s guide to covering protests safely

 Published 2 months ago:  Learn essential safety tips for journalists covering protests. Stay secure while reporting demonstrations with this comprehensive field guide.

Maleeha Hashmey alleges state harassment, travel ban, and SIM blocking

Maleeha Hashmey alleges state harassment, travel ban, and SIM blocking

 Published 3 months ago:  Broadcast journalist Maleeha Hashmey alleges harassment in Pakistan, citing travel ban, frozen bank accounts, and SIM blocking amid growing concerns over press freedom.