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 Published 4 months ago:  Veteran journalist Sohail Warraich hits back at PTI trolls, clarifies his column on Field Marshal Asim Munir, and defends his 40-year career in journalism amid political attacks.

 Published 4 months ago:  Senior journalist Khalid Jamil reportedly arrested in Islamabad during an NCCIA raid. Press freedom groups raise alarms as media crackdown intensifies in Pakistan.

 Published 4 months ago:  Pakistan’s press faces escalating pressure with PECA cases, new censorship laws, travel bans, and journalist deaths. Press freedom is under threat.

 Published 4 months ago:  After Pakistani authorities filed PECA cases against four women journalists over a WhatsApp group, IFJ condemns the move as a threat to press freedom and calls for the withdrawal of cases.

 Published 4 months ago:  Senior journalist Sohail Warraich faces backlash after ISPR denied his Brussels story about Imran Khan. Explore the potential PECA case, questions for Jang-Geo, and the broader impact on media credibility in Pakistan.

 Published 4 months ago:  Sir Wesley Hall shares his incredible journey from legendary West Indies fast bowler to knighthood, revealing stories from the historic Brisbane tie, his 200-minute bowling spell at Lord's, his faith journey, and his transformation from cricket icon to minister and knight in this exclusive interview.

 Published 4 months ago:  ISPR DG refutes Sohail Warraich's claims about Imran Khan. Debate rises over PECA case, media credibility, and accountability in Pakistan.

 Published 4 months ago:  ISPR accuses senior journalist Sohail Warraich of fabricating a story about Gen. Asim Munir mentioning Imran Khan during a Brussels event.

 Published 4 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Ethiopian authorities to investigate the abduction of newspaper editor Yonas Amare and release two other detained journalists.

 Published 4 months ago:  A controversial media bill revived in the Maldivian parliament seeks to create a powerful new regulator with sweeping punitive powers. The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) have condemned the proposal, warning that it threatens press freedom, silences independent journalism, and undermines democracy.

 Published 4 months ago:  Remembering Agha Akbar, Pakistan's legendary sports journalist who transformed cricket writing into a literary art form. From WAPDA to The Nation, his literary approach to sports journalism left an indelible mark on Pakistani media and cricket coverage.

 Published 4 months ago:  The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has sought a report from the Ministry of Interior on the cybercrime case filed under the controversial PECA Act against women journalists, including Nayyar Ali, Sehrish Qureshi, Myra Imran, and Shakeela Jalil.

 Published 4 months ago:  Pakistan’s National Assembly has received a new bill seeking to regulate digital and visual media content. The Prevention of Obscenity and Indecency in Digital Media Bill, 2025, aims to curb indecent and obscene material online by creating a dedicated authority and Digital Content Evaluation Board.

 Published 4 months ago:  Four senior women journalists in Pakistan face false cases under the controversial PECA law, sparking outrage from PFUJ. The union calls it an attack on press freedom and demands immediate withdrawal of charges.

 Published 4 months ago:  Vietnamese authorities have issued an arrest warrant for journalist Doan Bao Chau under Article 117, a law often used to silence reporters. CPJ condemned the move, urging Vietnam to end its legal harassment of journalists and respect press freedom.

 Published 4 months ago:  The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned the FIA’s registration of cases against senior women journalists under the PECA law. PFUJ calls the move an attack on press freedom and demands immediate dismissal of the cases.

 Published 4 months ago:  Imran Riaz Khan calls journalist Sohail Warraich a “tout” of the establishment, criticizing his article urging Imran Khan to apologize. Warraich also faces scrutiny over past commentary.

 Published 4 months ago:  Matiullah Jan has strongly criticized senior journalist Sohail Warraich for advising Imran Khan to apologize over May 9. In his column, Jan accused Warraich of siding with the Establishment and undermining journalism.

 Published 4 months ago:  AsiaOne, Pakistan’s newest news channel, promised fresh energy but has stumbled with imported anchors, scattered coverage, jarring programming, and copycat branding. Can it still find its footing in a crowded media market?

 Published 4 months ago:  Columnist Sohail Warraich faces intense criticism after advising Imran Khan to apologize to the military or face the fate of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Journalists accuse him of siding with authoritarianism and undermining democracy in Pakistan.

 Published 4 months ago:  Columnist Sohail Warriach has urged jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan to strike a deal with Pakistan’s establishment, warning of a Bhutto-like fate if he refuses. His column draws parallels with Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s downfall and stresses political compromise for survival.

 Published 4 months ago:  Senior DawnNews journalist Khawar Husain was found dead in his car in Sanghar with a gunshot wound, police confirmed. Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah has ordered a high-level investigation into the mysterious death.

 Published 4 months ago:  Discover the untold story of Anwar Hussain Khokhar, Pakistan's first vice-captain, who faced the first ball in Pakistan cricket history after Partition. A pioneer who built the foundation of Pakistan cricket through quiet determination and historic moments.

 Published 4 months ago:  On the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan’s media faces escalating persecution, censorship, and violence. Independent outlets are shuttered, women in media are silenced, and journalists are detained, harassed, and forced into exile. The IFJ urges urgent international action to protect press freedom.

 Published 4 months ago:  Remembering Razia Bhatti, the fearless Pakistani journalist and Newsline founder who died at 52 fighting for press freedom. Her legacy of courage in journalism continues to inspire media professionals worldwide.

 Published 4 months ago:  Pakistan’s civil awards are under scrutiny as dozens of journalists and political allies receive honors. Critics question whether these recognitions are based on merit or political loyalty.

 Published 4 months ago:  Qatar’s new cybercrime law amendment criminalizes publishing photos or videos of people in public without consent, raising serious press freedom concerns. The Committee to Protect Journalists warns that the vague provision could silence journalists, photojournalists, and bloggers in the country.

 Published 4 months ago:  Discover the remarkable journey of Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's pioneering diplomat who broke barriers as Asia's first woman newspaper editor and served as ambassador to the US and UN Permanent Representative.