Newsroom

 Published 3 months ago:  CBS aired a shelved 60 Minutes report on El Salvador's CECOT prison, reigniting debate over editorial independence and alleged migrant abuses.

 Published 3 months ago:  A study finds Bangladeshi journalists expect heightened physical and digital threats ahead of the 2026 elections, citing safety gaps and weak newsroom support.

 Published 3 months ago:  A Jakarta Post report found 89 incidents in 2025 of violence, digital harassment and censorship against Indonesian journalists, raising alarm over press freedom.

 Published 3 months ago:  On slow news days editors withhold pieces lacking relevance, accuracy or public interest, and avoid publishing material that raises legal or ethical risks.

 Published 3 months ago:  Siasat.pk has shut its Islamabad office after 8 years, citing pressure and the detention of journalist Sohrab Barkat that staff say made operations untenable.

 Published 3 months ago:  A Tennessee judge ordered broader media access to executions, requiring curtains remain open during key procedures while safeguarding execution team identities.

 Published 3 months ago:  Press freedom groups seek an impartial probe after Romanian reporter Emilia Sercan was targeted in a coordinated online smear campaign with harassment and threats.

 Published 3 months ago:  Javeria Siddique, widow of Arshad Sharif, says unidentified people have returned to her Islamabad street asking about her, and she has contacted police.

 Published 3 months ago:  Activists warn Iran may be moving toward long-term restrictions on global internet access after nationwide shutdowns during January protests.

 Published 3 months ago:  The INMA Global Media Awards invite newsrooms and digital teams to submit 2025 work by Jan 30, 2026, for recognition in innovation, audience growth and revenue.

 Published 3 months ago:  The European Commission is funding a Journalism Partnerships call to support cross-border media consortia in collaborative reporting and newsroom innovation.

 Published 3 months ago:  Leaders at Bangladesh's Media Convention warned that rising threats such as mob violence and pressure on journalists endanger press freedom and democratic norms.

 Published 3 months ago:  A weekly global media briefing by JournalismPakistan.com covering press freedom, newsroom trends, platform policies, and major media developments across Asia, the Middle East, and the world.

 Published 3 months ago:  The Defense Department announced a major overhaul of Stars and Stripes to refocus the military newspaper on warfighting and Pentagon-produced content worldwide.

 Published 3 months ago:  CPJ urged Burundian authorities to free journalist Sandra Muhoza, who received a four-year sentence and fine over comments in a journalists' WhatsApp group.

 Published 3 months ago:  Ten years after Jason Rezaian's release, a Washington Post analysis and CPJ data show a global decline in press freedom and a steep rise in jailed journalists.

 Published 3 months ago:  CPJ urged Vietnam to free jailed journalists and ease media repression before the Communist Party congress, warning Article 117 arrests breach free expression.

 Published 3 months ago:  Asia Journalist Association urges Iran to stop using force, protect reporters covering protests, and respect press freedom and the public's right to information.

 Published 3 months ago:  Press clubs across Asia are altering operations as political pressure, legal limits and safety concerns constrain journalists' meetings and collaboration.

 Published 3 months ago:  Information Minister Ataullah Tarar visited veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima, inviting her to train PTV anchors and help set pronunciation standards.

 Published 3 months ago:  An in-depth report documents the Taliban's suppression of Afghan women journalists through bans, closures and gendered harassment that silence their reporting.

 Published 3 months ago:  Shabbir Mir, a senior journalist, has been named spokesperson to the Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister, bringing media experience to a key communications role.

 Published 3 months ago:  The Federal Constitutional Court may soon close proceedings into journalist Arshad Sharif's killing, while his widow says she is frustrated by slow justice.

 Published 3 months ago:  A Tunisian appeals court cut journalist Chatha Belhajj Mubarak's sentence from five to two years, making her eligible for release after almost three years amid family health concerns.

 Published 3 months ago:  Editors Guild of India urged India and Pakistan to lift news website bans, warning such digital restrictions damage democratic debate and public trust in journalism.

 Published 3 months ago:  In an emotional account, veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima opens up about the pain behind leaving Radio Pakistan after 45 years, reflecting on passion, dignity, and a lifetime devoted to journalism.

 Published 3 months ago:  FBI agents searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home in a leak probe tied to the Defense Department, raising alarm among press freedom advocates.

 Published 3 months ago:  A Hong Kong court nears sentencing in the national security case against Jimmy Lai and Apple Daily executives, a trial closely monitored by media advocates.