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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.

Discover Pakistan launches world’s first fully AI-powered English news channel

Discover Pakistan launches world’s first fully AI-powered English news channel

 Published 4 months ago:  Discover Pakistan has launched Pakistan Today English News, the world’s first fully AI-powered English news channel, featuring lifelike AI anchors, reporters, and analysts, delivering unbiased coverage 24/7 worldwide.

The voice that made sport sacred: Remembering Farooq Mazhar, Pakistan's legendary sports commentator

The voice that made sport sacred: Remembering Farooq Mazhar, Pakistan's legendary sports commentator

 Published 4 months ago:  Remembering Farooq Mazhar, Pakistan's legendary sports journalist who transformed sports reporting into poetry. A tribute to the voice that made hockey and cricket immortal through words.

Hassan Sardar: the magician who turned hockey into poetry

Hassan Sardar: the magician who turned hockey into poetry

 Published 4 months ago:  Discover the extraordinary story of Hassan Sardar, Pakistan's legendary hockey centre forward, who led the nation to Olympic glory in 1984. From Karachi's streets to world champion, explore how he transformed hockey into poetry and became one of the greatest players of all time.

Inside Pakistani media's latest mess: anchor defends ‘Abba Trump’ jab

Inside Pakistani media's latest mess: anchor defends ‘Abba Trump’ jab

 Published 4 months ago:  Anchor Dr. Fiza Khan of Suno TV defends her 'abba Trump' jab at PTI after MNA Sanaullah Mastikhel storms out of her show Darparda. Old vulgar clip resurfaces.

PFUJ condemns targeted killing of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza

PFUJ condemns targeted killing of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza

 Published 4 months ago:  PFUJ condemns the targeted killing of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, calling for international action to protect press freedom and end impunity in conflict zones. Read the full statement and context here.

Trump as PTI's 'abba'?: The most outrageous media ethics violations in Pakistan

Trump as PTI's 'abba'?: The most outrageous media ethics violations in Pakistan

 Published 4 months ago:  From calling Trump PTI’s ‘abba’ to fake news, plagiarism, and homophobic attacks, Pakistan’s media has hit a new low. A shocking exposé of the worst ethical violations in journalism. Read the full timeline of scandals!

PTI MNA walks out after anchor calls Trump 'abba' of the party

PTI MNA walks out after anchor calls Trump 'abba' of the party

 Published 4 months ago:  PTI MNA Sanaullah Mastikhel stormed out of Dr. Fiza Khan’s talk show on Sunu TV after she repeatedly called Donald Trump the “abba” of PTI, sparking a heated on-air exchange and criticism over journalistic ethics.

Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist it says was Hamas leader

Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist it says was Hamas leader

 Published 4 months ago:  Israel says it killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif in Gaza, alleging he was a Hamas cell leader. Rights groups dispute the claim, calling it an attack on press freedom.

UAE warns: online insults can lead to jail, hefty fines

UAE warns: online insults can lead to jail, hefty fines

 Published 4 months ago:  UAE police warn social media users that abusive or defamatory comments, even in live streams, can lead to jail and fines up to Dh500,000, Khaleej Times reports.

How Omar Kureishi mentored a generation of cricket broadcasters

How Omar Kureishi mentored a generation of cricket broadcasters

 Published 4 months ago:  A moving tribute to Omar Kureishi, the legendary Pakistani cricket commentator who shaped generations of broadcasters and elevated cricket commentary to an art form through his eloquent voice and graceful mentorship.

Why did FIA stop journalist Asad Toor from leaving for the US?

Why did FIA stop journalist Asad Toor from leaving for the US?

 Published 4 months ago:  Pakistani journalist Asad Toor was stopped from traveling to the US for a State Department program after his name appeared on the PNIL, highlighting Pakistan’s deepening press freedom crisis.

The forgotten bridge: Amir Elahi's journey from tricolor to green

The forgotten bridge: Amir Elahi's journey from tricolor to green

 Published 4 months ago:  The untold story of Amir Elahi, the forgotten leg-spinner who played Test cricket for both India and Pakistan, bridging two nations divided by Partition through his remarkable cricketing journey from colonial India to independent Pakistan.

Balancing accuracy and ethics: The hidden risks of AI in newsrooms

Balancing accuracy and ethics: The hidden risks of AI in newsrooms

 Published 4 months ago:  AI is transforming newsrooms, but at what cost? We explore the hidden risks of AI in news generation, from accuracy pitfalls to ethical dilemmas, and how journalists can safeguard the truth.

Bangladesh journalist stabbed to death after exposing extortion

Bangladesh journalist stabbed to death after exposing extortion

 Published 4 months ago:  Bangladeshi journalist Md Asaduzzaman Tuhin was stabbed to death in Gazipur on August 7 after reporting on local extortion. The IFJ condemns the killing and calls for urgent action to protect journalists amid rising violence in Bangladesh.

From fire to ashes: How Pakistan's cricket revolution became a bureaucratic funeral

From fire to ashes: How Pakistan's cricket revolution became a bureaucratic funeral

 Published 4 months ago:  An in-depth analysis of the Pakistan Super League's decline from revolutionary cricket spectacle to bureaucratic failure, contrasted with the IPL's $18.5 billion success story and Saudi Arabia's emerging cricket ambitions.

From groundsman's son to Test star: The incredible journey of Pakistan's oldest debutant

From groundsman's son to Test star: The incredible journey of Pakistan's oldest debutant

 Published 4 months ago:  The remarkable story of Malik Miran Bakhsh, Pakistan's forgotten spinner who made his Test debut at 47, the second-oldest debutant in cricket history. A tale of perseverance from colonial cricket grounds to Test glory.

PFUJ slams FIA notice to Dawn journalist, calls it intimidation

PFUJ slams FIA notice to Dawn journalist, calls it intimidation

 Published 4 months ago:  The PFUJ has condemned the FIA's notice to Dawn journalist Akbar Notezai, calling it an attack on press freedom and a misuse of cybercrime laws. The union demands that the notice be withdrawn and calls for the protection of journalists' rights.

Shaheen Sehbai wins back X account, exposes international hackers

Shaheen Sehbai wins back X account, exposes international hackers

 Published 4 months ago:  Senior journalist Shaheen Sehbai has regained control of his hacked X account after a three-week battle. The hack, traced to Turkey, came just days before his testimony in the London High Court, raising concerns over the digital targeting of dissenting voices.

The vanishing champion: Pakistan's greatest tennis legend who chose to disappear

The vanishing champion: Pakistan's greatest tennis legend who chose to disappear

 Published 4 months ago:  Discover the extraordinary story of Haroon Rahim, Pakistan's greatest tennis player, who won ATP titles, beat Jimmy Connors, and then mysteriously vanished from the sport at age 29, becoming tennis's greatest enigma.

Press freedom groups unite over Cambodia-Thailand border clash coverage

Press freedom groups unite over Cambodia-Thailand border clash coverage

 Published 4 months ago:  Regional media unions and civil society groups demand journalist safety guarantees and information access following the deadly Cambodia-Thailand border conflict that left 43 dead.

$10,000 top prize: SEJ Awards to honor excellence in environmental reporting

$10,000 top prize: SEJ Awards to honor excellence in environmental reporting

 Published 4 months ago:  The Society of Environmental Journalists is now accepting submissions for the 2025 SEJ Awards, recognizing excellence in environmental journalism. Winners may receive up to $10,000 and other prestigious honors.

Afghanistan: Taliban arrest at least seven journalists in July

Afghanistan: Taliban arrest at least seven journalists in July

 Published 4 months ago:  The Taliban's crackdown on media in July 2025 led to the arrest of at least seven Afghan journalists. The IFJ and AIJU have called for their immediate release and an end to the persecution of independent media.

Applications open for 2026–2027 Chevening Scholarships

Applications open for 2026–2027 Chevening Scholarships

 Published 4 months ago:  Applications for the 2026–2027 Chevening Scholarships are now open. The UK Government is offering fully funded postgraduate opportunities for global leaders. Apply by October 7, 2025.

Dawn journalist issues apology after naming Fahd Husain by mistake

Dawn journalist issues apology after naming Fahd Husain by mistake

 Published 4 months ago:  Dawn’s Sanaullah Khan has apologized for mistakenly naming journalist Fahd Husain in a vlog about Islamabad’s Minister’s Enclave residents. Fahd clarified that he has never used official accommodation.

Win up to $5000: AIPS calls for submissions to 2025 Sports Media Awards

Win up to $5000: AIPS calls for submissions to 2025 Sports Media Awards

 Published 4 months ago:  The AIPS Sport Media Awards 2025 are now open for submissions. Sports journalists, photographers, and broadcasters worldwide can enter their best work for global recognition and cash prizes.

PFUJ demands an end to censorship, layoffs, and draconian laws in landmark declaration

PFUJ demands an end to censorship, layoffs, and draconian laws in landmark declaration

 Published 4 months ago:  The PFUJ Karachi Declaration 2025 calls for the immediate repeal of PECA 2025 and the Punjab Defamation Bill, demands an end to media retrenchments, and urges protection for journalists and digital rights in Pakistan.

Ayaz Amir's column they didn't want you to read

Ayaz Amir's column they didn't want you to read

 Published 4 months ago:  Ayaz Amir's Sunday column was mysteriously dropped by Daily Dunya. The piece was about the rise and fall of a powerful property tycoon—hinting at Malik Riaz—without naming him. This isn’t the first time Amir’s truth-telling has been censored.

Master of the move: Fahd Husain switches lanes again

Master of the move: Fahd Husain switches lanes again

 Published 4 months ago:  Veteran journalist Fahd Husain has made one career move after another since 2012, joining, launching, or quitting major media groups every few years. Now back at Express, his return sparks new questions about media mobility and professional restlessness.