Newsroom

 Published 3 months ago:  A three-way contest has emerged for the National Press Club, Islamabad 2026-27 elections, with calls to digitize the voting list of over 3,300 members.

 Published 3 months ago:  Social platforms face a surge in misleading and AI-generated Middle East war clips, with many videos recycled, outdated, or altered and often remaining online long before verification.

 Published 3 months ago:  X will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post undisclosed AI-generated war videos, aiming to protect authenticity.

 Published 3 months ago:  Iran's near-total internet blackout has created an information crisis, hindering journalists' ability to report and verify news as strikes and arrests escalate.

 Published 3 months ago:  Israel detained and released two CNN Türk journalists during a live Tel Aviv broadcast on March 3, drawing criticism and raising press freedom concerns.

 Published 3 months ago:  Dozens of Bangladeshi journalists are jailed after bail denials; rights groups say prosecutions and court practices are worsening a press freedom crisis.

 Published 3 months ago:  Internal AP messages saying many editors would prefer AI-written articles have sparked debate about editorial standards and the daily role of journalists.

 Published 3 months ago:  Paramount Skydance's bid for WBD has raised fear inside CNN over editorial independence, potential layoffs and political influence amid Iran strike coverage.

 Published 3 months ago:  Research finds post hoc fact-checking cannot fully halt misinformation, underscoring the need for prevention, media literacy, and platform policy reforms.

 Published 3 months ago:  Indonesia's Constitutional Court removed 'directly or indirectly' from the Anti‑Corruption Law, ruling that journalism and public debate are not obstruction of justice.

 Published 3 months ago:  Pakistani newspapers face a growing strain as government advertising, once a major income source, diminishes, forcing publishers to rethink business models and confront risks to editorial independence.

 Published 3 months ago:  In 2026, generative AI is a daily newsroom infrastructure, raising concerns that heavier reliance on automation could weaken editorial oversight and checks.

 Published 3 months ago:  The Islamabad High Court reinstated bail for journalist Sohrab Barkat in FIR No. 330/2025, ending the last legal hurdle after prolonged litigation under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act.

 Published 3 months ago:  Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar warned that sharing live footage of missile strikes or military ops on social media may breach cybercrime and state security laws.

 Published 3 months ago:  Major Pakistani TV news channels Geo, ARY and Samaa briefly aired unauthorized or hostile messages after apparent disruptions to their satellite transmissions.

 Published 3 months ago:  Geo News said its satellite transmission was hacked Sunday night, briefly airing unauthorized content on its satellite feed before normal service was restored.

 Published 3 months ago:  March 2026 highlights observances linking press freedom, digital rights, gender equity and public-interest reporting that guide newsroom coverage and digital-safety efforts.

 Published 3 months ago:  A weekly press freedom tracker documenting verified incidents affecting journalists and news outlets worldwide, including censorship, legal actions and attacks.

 Published 3 months ago:  In February 2026, Pakistan's media faced legal, economic and administrative pressures: anchors off air, PECA cases, detentions, court rulings and salary delays.

 Published 3 months ago:  Our Journalism Term this week explores media capture and its impact on newsrooms, editorial independence, and press freedom around the world.

 Published 3 months ago:  Journalists and media worldwide face mounting legal, physical and digital threats, with bans, attacks and advocacy exposing fragile press freedoms.

 Published 3 months ago:  ARY Group is close to acquiring Nukta, the Dubai-based digital news platform started by Kamran Khan, after investor Malik Riaz withdrew his funding.

 Published 3 months ago:  The Thai Journalists Association urged the Election Commission to drop charges against a photographer, warning prosecutions could chill election reporting and transparency.

 Published 3 months ago:  Pakistan's media faced audit findings of Rs84.7m in PTV payments, press freedom warnings to the prime minister, and disputes over journalist pay and bonuses.

 Published 3 months ago:  Newsrooms in North America, Europe, and South Asia are adopting AI for editing and distribution, changing workflows but not entirely replacing reporters.

 Published 3 months ago:  Weekly brief on global media: publishers seeking AI licensing, EU AI transparency steps, mixed court rulings on press freedom, and strain on Pakistani newsrooms.

 Published 3 months ago:  EU court found Hungary violated EU telecom rules by refusing to renew Klubrádió's FM licence, concluding the decision breached transparency and proportionality requirements.

 Published 3 months ago:  Malaysia's anti-corruption chief filed a US$25 million defamation suit against Bloomberg over reporting on alleged shareholdings, prompting press freedom concerns.