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.
Eight Turkish journalists face jail for ‘insult’ and ‘false news’ over talk show comments
Published 3 months ago: CPJ calls on Turkey to end prosecutions of journalists after multiple reporters face charges for commentary on political talk shows and critical broadcasts.
PFUJ condemns Punjab’s Defamation Tribunals, calls law a threat to press freedom
Published 3 months ago: PFUJ slams Punjab’s Defamation Tribunals under the controversial law, calling it a “black law” that endangers press freedom and threatens journalists’ rights.
Journalist and Imran Khan clash during Toshakhana II hearing at Adiala Jail
Published 3 months ago: Journalist Aijaz Ahmed of GNN TV reportedly clashed with Imran Khan during the Toshakhana II hearing at Adiala Jail, sparking debate over media ethics and political tensions.
Kaleem Omar: The literary legacy of Pakistan's most influential poet and journalist who shaped English poetry
Published 3 months ago: Discover Kaleem Omar's profound impact on Pakistani literature, from Lucknow to Karachi, his poetry and journalism shaped a nation's literary voice through exile and memory.
Islamabad High Court ban on video coverage sparks press freedom concerns
Published 3 months ago: Islamabad High Court bans video recording and live streaming, sparking concern among journalists who say the restrictions threaten press freedom and transparency.
Journalist Imdad Soomro faces pressure after exposing corruption in Sindh Public Service Commission
Published 3 months ago: Journalist Imdad Soomro says he faces pressure after exposing corruption in the Sindh Public Service Commission, as the SHC halts recruitment over a fresh scandal.
Myanmar rebels abduct Border News Agency reporter Mu Dra
Published 3 months ago: Border News Agency reporter Mu Dra was abducted in Maungdaw on Sept 20; CPJ demands her release and warns this attack endangers press freedom in Rakhine state.
Ramiz Raja's cricket legacy: The captain who chose dignity over dazzle in Pakistan's darkest hours
Published 3 months ago: Explore Ramiz Raja's remarkable journey from Pakistan cricket captain to PCB Chairman, his role in the 1992 World Cup glory, and leadership through cricket's toughest times.
The rush to launch English news channels in Pakistan
Published 3 months ago: English news channels in Pakistan face repeated failures due to poor language skills, lack of professionalism, and weak journalism standards.
Senior journalist Mazhar Iqbal killed in Islamabad traffic accident
Published 3 months ago: Senior journalist Mazhar Iqbal, a key figure in National Press Club politics, died in a traffic accident in Islamabad. Funeral to be held later on Tuesday.
Indonesia issues full-page newspaper ad on military's expanded role
Published 3 months ago: Indonesia’s defence ministry defends the military’s role in health, farming, and education under Prabowo Subianto, sparking debate over militarisation and democracy.
What went wrong? Pakistan cricket's strategic failures against India analyzed
Published 3 months ago: Pakistan's tactical chaos and questionable team selections led to a crushing defeat against India in the Asia Cup 2025. PCB's management decisions backfire spectacularly.
Daily Dunya editors face contempt proceedings over reinstatement of journalists
Published 3 months ago: NIRC issues contempt notices to Dunya News editors for defying a reinstatement order of two journalists, raising concerns over labor rights and press freedom.
Osman Samiuddin: Pakistan's cricket writing genius who transforms sport into poetry
Published 3 months ago: Osman Samiuddin transforms cricket into literature as Pakistan's foremost sports writer. Author of 'The Unquiet Ones,' he brings Edwardian elegance to modern cricket journalism.
Lahore journalists face police raids, cybercrime notices: PFUJ reacts
Published 3 months ago: PFUJ slams police raids and NCCIA notices against Lahore journalists, calling it an attack on press freedom and warning of nationwide protests.
APNS ad: Don’t let the Internet decide, revive the habit of newspaper reading
Published 3 months ago: APNS launches a campaign ahead of National Newspaper Readership Day, urging parents to make children read newspapers to revive habits and counter digital distractions.
From handshake snub to ICC charges: Pakistan cricket's biggest scandal explained
Published 3 months ago: PCB Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi may face ICC disciplinary action after Asia Cup violations following India's handshake controversy. Three major breaches threaten Pakistan cricket's future.
Global Excellence: 2025 CCNow Journalism Awards honor 49 climate reporters
Published 3 months ago: Covering Climate Now names 49 winners of the 2025 Journalism Awards, honoring outstanding climate reporting worldwide, including three Journalists of the Year.
Press freedom under threat: Journalist Mario Guevara faces deportation from US
Published 3 months ago: Emmy-winning journalist Mario Guevara faces deportation after 100 days in ICE custody. Press freedom groups warn his case sets a chilling precedent.
Belarusian journalist Ihar Ilyash sentenced to four years amid political bias claims
Published 3 months ago: Belarusian journalist Ihar Ilyash is sentenced to four years amid claims of a biased trial. Human rights groups denounce politically motivated charges.
My protégé Nauman Niaz: From wordy first draft to Pakistan cricket's greatest voice
Published 3 months ago: Dr Nauman Niaz revolutionized Pakistan cricket broadcasting as a medical doctor turned media mogul. From PTV Sports director to cancer survivor, explore his remarkable journey.
PML-N support for Razi Dada sparks political and ethnic divide
Published 3 months ago: PML-N’s support for journalist Rizwan Razi, after his apology over remarks against Sindhis, fuels political backlash and intensifies ethnic divides in Pakistan.
Taliban ban fiber optic internet in Balkh and nine provinces, CPJ demands restoration
Published 3 months ago: Taliban’s ban on fiber optic internet in Balkh and nine provinces sparks outrage. CPJ urges immediate restoration to protect press freedom in Afghanistan.
Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025: The handshake controversy that masked bigger ICC code violations
Published 3 months ago: Pakistan's Asia Cup defeat sparked controversy when Suriyakumar Yadav delivered a political speech violating ICC codes, while PCB missed the legal window.
Freezing Meher Bokhari’s account: What Pakistan’s clampdown on journalists really aims to achieve
Published 3 months ago: Meher Bokhari’s frozen account exposes Pakistan’s deepening media clampdown. Why are journalists facing bans, no-fly lists, and financial blockades?
Pakistan TV’s new logo: A branding mismatch with state identity
Published 3 months ago: Pakistan TV’s new logo is modern but fails to reflect Pakistan’s national identity. Critics say it misses green, white, and cultural symbols.
Usman Sherazi: The Pakistani journalist who exposed match-fixing scandals and became a global automotive entrepreneur
Published 3 months ago: Discover the extraordinary journey of Usman Sherazi, the fearless Pakistani sports journalist who exposed match-fixing scandals and became a successful international entrepreneur across Canada and Peru.
Al Jazeera announces major leadership overhaul amid Gaza coverage surge
Published 3 months ago: Al Jazeera reshuffles top leadership, appointing new directors for Arabic and English channels as the network gains global attention for Gaza conflict coverage.

