Newsroom

 Published 8 years ago:  Indian Prime Minister Modi withdraws proposed rules to punish journalists for fake news after backlash, preserving press freedom ahead of elections.

 Published 8 years ago:  Senior journalist Inamullah Khattak defends his right to question Maryam Nawaz after facing criticism for his inquiries at the Accountability Court.

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has ordered cable operators to restore Geo Television channels to their original positions within 24 hours to avoid license cancellation.

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist Zeeshan Ashraf Butt was murdered on a phone call while investigating a tax issue in Sialkot, allegedly by a local politician.

 Published 8 years ago:  Turkey has issued a new arrest warrant for exiled journalist Can Dündar, prompting calls from CPJ to drop the politically motivated case.

 Published 8 years ago:  Israeli authorities are urged to investigate injuries to journalists during Gaza Strip protests, with at least 10 journalists reported injured.

 Published 8 years ago:  Sudanese court sentences two journalists to prison for false news and two others for defamation, escalating government repression of the press.

 Published 8 years ago:  South Asia Media Defenders Network highlights concerning pattern of journalist attacks, calling for improved protections in the region.

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ calls for an immediate investigation into the murder of journalist Zeeshan Ashraf Butt in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for journalist safety.

 Published 8 years ago:  A seminar in Islamabad emphasized the importance of empowering women in media, addressing challenges and promoting equal opportunities.

 Published 8 years ago:  Two police officers in Veracruz were sentenced for their role in the 2015 murder of journalist Moisés Sánchez, yet key suspects remain at large.

 Published 8 years ago:  Kenyan police assaulted journalists at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, prompting calls for an investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

 Published 8 years ago:  A journalist from Nawa-i-Waqt was shot dead by a union council chairman in Sialkot, marking the second journalist killed in Pakistan this year.

 Published 8 years ago:  A journalist, Shah Zaman Mehsud, was abducted from Tank city by unidentified men on Sunday night, escalating concerns over press freedom.

 Published 8 years ago:  A prosecutor reveals that the murder of Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée was likely a contract killing, sparking mass protests.

 Published 8 years ago:  Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with the murder of journalist Sandeep Sharma, raising concerns over safety for reporters in India.

 Published 8 years ago:  Yemeni authorities urged to investigate the abduction of seven individuals from a media foundation's offices amid rising dangers for journalists in Yemen.

 Published 8 years ago:  Two Indian journalists were killed in separate hit-and-run incidents, raising concerns about safety for reporters in India.

 Published 8 years ago:  The Malaysian government's 'Anti-Fake News' bill imposes severe penalties ahead of general elections, prompting criticism from media unions.

 Published 8 years ago:  Ethiopian authorities have arrested five journalists during a state of emergency, prompting calls for their release from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

 Published 8 years ago:  The RIUJ has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Geo Television for the payment of two months of overdue staff salaries.

 Published 8 years ago:  Delhi police assaulted journalists during a demonstration at Jawaharlal Nehru University, raising concerns over press freedom and safety.

 Published 8 years ago:  Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg apologized in full-page ads for the data privacy scandal impacting users in the UK and US, vowing to enhance user protection.

 Published 8 years ago:  Adnan Aamir has made history as the first journalist from Balochistan selected for the prestigious Chevening South Asian Journalism Fellowship.

 Published 8 years ago:  Kohenoor News Television has made history by hiring Marvia Malik as Pakistan's first transgender news presenter, breaking barriers in media!

 Published 8 years ago:  Egypt expels British journalist Bel Trew following detention and threats of a military trial amid media crackdown before presidential elections.

 Published 8 years ago:  A Quebec court has mandated Radio-Canada journalist Marie-Maude Denis to disclose her sources in a high-profile corruption case involving Liberal politicians.

 Published 8 years ago:  The UN and AFP have launched the Breach-Valdez Prize to honor journalists in Mexico who face dangers while reporting on human rights abuses.