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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.
Court restrains NCCIA from arresting journalist Nadir Baloch
Published 2 months ago: Islamabad High Court bars the NCCIA from arresting journalist Nadir Baloch and orders authorities not to harass him while jurisdiction is determined.
Pakistan journalists face legal scrutiny under PECA, NCCIA
Published 2 months ago: Journalists Nadir Baloch and Sohrab Barkat face legal scrutiny under Pakistan's cybercrime laws as they challenge repeated NCCIA summonses and FIRs.
Press freedom review: Journalists under global pressure
Published 2 months ago: JournalismPakistan review finds journalists under growing legal, regulatory, and physical pressure; arrests, cybercrime summonses, and attacks that threaten press freedom.
Key journalism skills and trends students must master for 2026
Published 2 months ago: Aspiring journalists in 2026 must master multimedia storytelling, AI literacy and production tools to remain competitive amid changing audience habits.
What is churnalism? Understanding a growing challenge in newsrooms
Published 2 months ago: Churnalism is the practice of publishing press releases or agency copy with minimal independent reporting or verification, raising concerns about news quality.
Pakistan registers fourth FIR against journalist Sohrab Barkat
Published 2 months ago: Authorities registered a fourth FIR against journalist Sohrab Barkat, extending his detention amid overlapping PECA cases and ongoing legal challenges.
Five ethical dilemmas AI presents for editors
Published 2 months ago: Editors face ethical choices as AI speeds news production, needing to balance speed and accuracy, disclose use, prevent bias and uphold accountability.
Afghan journalists stranded and at risk in Pakistan, Iran
Published 2 months ago: Afghan journalists stranded in Pakistan and Iran face worsening conditions, legal uncertainty and risks of detention or deportation as visa processing is delayed.
Cambodian journalists appeal 14‑year treason sentences
Published 2 months ago: Two Cambodian journalists jailed for 14 years on treason charges have appealed, raising concerns about press freedom and use of national security laws against routine reporting.
Turkish court arrests Deutsche Welle journalist over Erdogan posts
Published 2 months ago: Turkish police arrested Deutsche Welle correspondent Alican Uludag over social media posts prosecutors say insulted President Erdogan and spread false claims.
The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 8 | February 20, 2026
Published 2 months ago: JournalismPakistan's Global Media Brief notes leadership shifts, tighter digital rules, court limits on online speech, and calls for fair pay amid AI change.
How misinformation spreads during breaking news
Published 2 months ago: During breaking news, rapid publishing outpaces verification, enabling unverified posts and recycled media to spread on social platforms and mainstream media.
Journalist Nadir Baloch files IHC petition to halt NCCIA summons
Published 2 months ago: Nadir Baloch has petitioned the Islamabad High Court to suspend repeated NCCIA summonses, calling them harassment and saying no specific charges are disclosed.
How Dr. Nauman Niaz built the world's greatest private sports museum
Published 2 months ago: Dr. Nauman Niaz has curated a private sports museum in Rawalpindi that houses cricket and multi-sport artifacts, preserving athletic history and memory for visitors.
High Court confirms forensic finding, remands Matiullah Jan case to trial
Published 2 months ago: IHC accepted a Punjab Forensic Laboratory finding that seized material in Matiullah Jan's case is not methamphetamine and remanded the matter for trial.
Karnataka proposal to curb media access sparks backlash
Published 2 months ago: Karnataka's proposal to tighten accreditation and restrict journalists' movement in Vidhana Soudha draws opposition and media concern about transparency.
Balochistan journalists protest FIR against editor
Published 2 months ago: Balochistan Union of Journalists decries an FIR against editor Agha Obaid over an Excise Department video and calls for a transparent, impartial probe.
Europe Press Freedom Report shows spike in violations across 36 countries
Published 2 months ago: The MFRR Monitoring Report 2025 documents 1,481 press freedom violations affecting 2,377 journalists and media in 36 countries, highlighting a rise in threats.
Five press freedom trends journalists should watch in 2026
Published 2 months ago: Global press freedom faces growing legal, economic and digital pressures in 2026, as governments tighten regulation and platforms reshape news distribution.
Court to formally frame terrorism charges against Matiullah Jan
Published 2 months ago: An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court dismissed Matiullah Jan's jurisdiction challenge and will formally frame terrorism and narcotics charges against him, his post says.
Supreme Court of Pakistan grants bail to Sohrab Barkat
Published 2 months ago: The Supreme Court granted bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat in FIR 179/2025; he remains detained after another bail was revoked and challenges are pending.
Indian news leaders push tech firms to fairly value journalism at AI summit
Published 2 months ago: At the India AI Summit 2026, media leaders urged AI firms to treat journalism as a public good and secure compensation, transparency and attribution.
India tightens tech platform rules with 3‑hour content takedown
Published 2 months ago: India orders global tech platforms to obey new rules, including a three-hour takedown for unlawful posts, and warns of tougher regulation to combat deepfakes.
Radio Free Asia resumes Mandarin, Uyghur, Tibetan broadcasts to China
Published 2 months ago: Radio Free Asia has resumed Mandarin, Uyghur and Tibetan broadcasts into China via private transmitters and online platforms after USAGM funding was restored.
Anderson Cooper exits '60 Minutes' after nearly 20 years
Published 2 months ago: Veteran journalist Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS's 60 Minutes after nearly 20 years to focus on family and his CNN anchor role amid shifts at CBS News.
Dr. Nauman Niaz revisits Pakistan's cricket legacy in two new books
Published 2 months ago: Dr. Nauman Niaz revisits Pakistan's cricket legacy in two newly launched books, exploring archival commentary, personal memories and the sport's cultural history.
Egyptian media rights report shows widening press restrictions
Published 2 months ago: An Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms bulletin documents widening legal and enforcement measures that curtail media freedom, enabling censorship, website blocks, detentions, fines and suspensions of journalists and outlets.
Three legal risks journalists face in Pakistan
Published 2 months ago: Pakistani journalists face legal exposure from cybercrime, defamation and anti-terror laws that can lead to investigations, arrests and newsroom disruption.

