Newsroom

 Published 2 months ago:  Dhaka journalists warn of intimidation and harassment of reporters and media outlets ahead of Bangladesh's elections, threatening independent election coverage.

 Published 2 months ago:  DIGIPUB warns of free expression erosion after platforms blocked The Wire's satirical cartoon and disabled other accounts, urging restoration and transparency.

 Published 2 months ago:  High-profile 2026 legal cases, from Hong Kong national security sentences to US federal charges and Pakistani detentions, are reshaping global press freedom.

 Published 2 months ago:  Sohrab Barkat has sought Supreme Court bail after more than two months in custody; his is the first case under amended PECA to reach Pakistan's highest court.

 Published 2 months ago:  Fear in Pakistani newsrooms prompts self-censorship, with editors altering, delaying or dropping stories due to legal, financial and political pressures.

 Published 2 months ago:  Malian authorities have detained Youssouf Sissoko, editor of L'Alternance, charging him with spreading false information and insulting a foreign head of state.

 Published 2 months ago:  Journalists are turning to LinkedIn to source stories, publish analysis and engage audiences, making it an expanding hub for news and expert sourcing.

 Published 2 months ago:  A viral photo of journalist Bilal Ghauri handcuffed after his detention at Karachi Airport sparked media and public attention that appears to have helped secure his prompt release.

 Published 2 months ago:  Iran's judiciary sentenced Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to an additional seven-and-a-half years in prison, plus a two-year travel ban and internal exile after her sentence.

 Published 2 months ago:  Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court said it cannot oversee the probe into journalist Arshad Sharif's killing in Kenya, a setback for media freedom.

 Published 2 months ago:  Governments are tightening control over online platforms with laws, technical measures and content rules to curb misinformation, crime and political dissent.

 Published 2 months ago:  A Hong Kong court sentenced publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 years under the national security law, a notable conviction that raises concerns about press freedom.

 Published 2 months ago:  GNN sports reporter Zain Malik died after falling from a fourth floor while flying kites during Lahore's Basant; police say it was an accident.

 Published 2 months ago:  Global press freedom faced intense pressure as journalists endured arrests, detentions, court rulings and digital harassment across multiple countries.

 Published 2 months ago:  Pakistani journalist Bilal Ghauri was detained at Karachi airport while leaving for Dhaka, but was later released. He said the incident was due to a technical error and that no institution was at fault.

 Published 2 months ago:  Pakistan and Bangladesh unite to challenge the BCCI's dominance in cricket governance, while Pakistan's team faces systemic decline and calls for reform.

 Published 2 months ago:  Bangladesh Army detained 21 Bangladesh Times staff over a video of a protest critical of the military, prompting condemnation from press freedom groups.

 Published 2 months ago:  Veteran journalist Bilal Ghauri was arrested by immigration at Karachi airport after reportedly being placed on the Exit Control List, blocking his travel.

 Published 2 months ago:  BBC Persian journalists say Iran monitored exiled staff and threatened relatives to deter diaspora reporting, prompting concerns over cross-border repression.

 Published 2 months ago:  Press freedom groups urged President Marcos to drop terror charges and free journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, detained six years amid claims the accusations are politically motivated.

 Published 2 months ago:  Social media breaks news faster than television in Pakistan, with eyewitness posts and short videos appearing within minutes while TV channels take longer to verify and coordinate live coverage.

 Published 2 months ago:  A weekly global media briefing by JournalismPakistan.com tracking press freedom, newsroom strategies, platform power, and major media developments across Asia, the Middle East, and the wider world.

 Published 2 months ago:  A suicide blast at an Islamabad mosque killed dozens and injured many; Pakistani TV was criticized for airing festival entertainment rather than covering the attack.

 Published 2 months ago:  Dawn questions Pakistan's judiciary after UN concerns over convictions of lawyers, urging courts to apply laws and uphold free expression and fair trial rights.

 Published 2 months ago:  Shrinking newsroom resources and editorial choices produce selective reporting and information gaps that leave local, civic and environmental issues undercovered.

 Published 2 months ago:  Press freedom groups urge Azerbaijan to free detained women journalists, probe allegations of mistreatment in custody, and guarantee fair trials.

 Published 2 months ago:  The Economist warns governments are using legal, regulatory and economic measures to curb independent media and erode press freedom, including in Asia.

 Published 2 months ago:  An interview by Columbia University’s Global Freedom of Expression highlights Javeria Siddique’s legal fight after journalist Arshad Sharif's murder and the broader implications for press freedom.