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Belarus court jails journalist Siarhei Chabotska for three-and-a-half years over 'extremism' charges

Belarus court jails journalist Siarhei Chabotska for three-and-a-half years over 'extremism' charges

 Published last week:  Belarus court jails journalist Siarhei Chabotska for extremism and defaming the president, highlighting Minsk’s ongoing crackdown on press freedom.

Mexican journalist Miguel Angel Beltran found murdered; CPJ demands justice

Mexican journalist Miguel Angel Beltran found murdered; CPJ demands justice

 Published last week:  Mexican journalist Miguel Angel Beltran was found murdered in Durango. CPJ urges authorities to ensure justice amid rising violence against journalists in Mexico.

One in three media lawyers unable to defend journalists, UNESCO survey finds

One in three media lawyers unable to defend journalists, UNESCO survey finds

 Published last week:  UNESCO survey finds one-third of media lawyers cannot effectively defend journalists due to threats, limited resources, and lack of specialization.

Pakistan Press Foundation documents 137 attacks on journalists in 2025

Pakistan Press Foundation documents 137 attacks on journalists in 2025

 Published last week:  Pakistan Press Foundation reports 137 attacks on journalists in 2025, highlighting rising threats, legal harassment, and censorship on the International Day to End Impunity.

Anchor Talat Hussain laughs as Marwat makes vulgar comment on air

Anchor Talat Hussain laughs as Marwat makes vulgar comment on air

 Published last week:  A viral Samaa TV clip featuring MNA Sher Afzal Marwat’s crude remarks and Talat Hussain’s laughter raises questions about the declining ethics of Pakistani television.

Radio Free Asia suspends news operations amid US funding freeze

Radio Free Asia suspends news operations amid US funding freeze

 Published last week:  Radio Free Asia, a US government-funded broadcaster covering tightly controlled Asian media environments, has suspended all news operations after federal funding dried up.

Why was this DawnNews TV journalist targeted in a foiled murder plot?

Why was this DawnNews TV journalist targeted in a foiled murder plot?

 Published last week:  Police foiled a plot to kill DawnNewsTV journalist Tahir Naseer in Rawalpindi after arresting suspects hired for Rs200,000. Naseer says threats followed his reporting.

CPJ calls on Pakistan to prosecute killers of journalist Imtiaz Mir

CPJ calls on Pakistan to prosecute killers of journalist Imtiaz Mir

 Published last week:  CPJ calls on Pakistan to bring Imtiaz Mir’s killers to justice after the journalist was allegedly murdered by a banned militant group in Karachi.

PFUJ urges quashing of fabricated case against journalist Matiullah Jan

PFUJ urges quashing of fabricated case against journalist Matiullah Jan

 Published last week:  The PFUJ has condemned a fabricated drug case against journalist Matiullah Jan, calling it an attempt to silence him and urging authorities to quash the charges immediately.

PSL vs IPL: Franchise valuation gap reveals PCB's catastrophic mismanagement

PSL vs IPL: Franchise valuation gap reveals PCB's catastrophic mismanagement

 Published last week:  PSL franchise fees lag far behind IPL's USD 18.5B valuation as Pakistan Cricket Board's bureaucratic grip stifles growth. Hard numbers expose a stark reality.

NewsOne TV hit by layoffs and unpaid wages, channel remains on air

NewsOne TV hit by layoffs and unpaid wages, channel remains on air

 Published last week:  NewsOne TV remains on air but faces mass layoffs and delayed salaries, exposing Pakistan’s worsening media crisis and financial instability.

India proposes strict rules to label AI-generated media and deepfakes

India proposes strict rules to label AI-generated media and deepfakes

 Published last week:  India’s government has proposed strict new rules mandating the labelling of AI-generated and deepfake media to curb misinformation and ensure content authenticity on social platforms.

Vietnam detains BBC journalist, holds passport amid UK visit by Hanoi leader

Vietnam detains BBC journalist, holds passport amid UK visit by Hanoi leader

 Published last week:  Vietnamese authorities seize BBC journalist’s passport amid interrogation, sparking outrage as Hanoi leader To Lam visits the UK. Rights groups urge her release.

Senegal 7TV Director Maimouna Ndour Faye arrested in live broadcast raid

Senegal 7TV Director Maimouna Ndour Faye arrested in live broadcast raid

 Published last week:  CDEPS and CPJ condemn the arrest of 7TV’s Maimouna Ndour Faye and other journalists in a late October crackdown on Senegalese media over interviews with a wanted politician.

Kyrgyzstan declares outlets Kloop and Temirov Live ‘extremist’ in unprecedented crackdown

Kyrgyzstan declares outlets Kloop and Temirov Live ‘extremist’ in unprecedented crackdown

 Published last week:  In a historic first, a Bishkek court declares Kloop, Temirov Live, and their founders extremist, marking Kyrgyzstan’s sharpest assault on press freedom under President Japarov.

Babar Azam's form slump: Inside the psychological battle and classical crisis of Pakistan's cricket maestro

Babar Azam's form slump: Inside the psychological battle and classical crisis of Pakistan's cricket maestro

 Published last week:  Babar Azam's form slump reveals a psychological battle between classical artistry and modern cricket demands. Inside the mind of Pakistan's maestro, struggling to rediscover flow.

 New York Times opens 2025 fellowship for emerging journalists

New York Times opens 2025 fellowship for emerging journalists

 Published last week:  The New York Times is accepting applications for its 2025 fellowship, a one-year journalism training program for emerging reporters, editors, and visual journalists. Deadline: November 19, 2025.

CPJ slams Turkey’s seizure of TELE1, calls for journalist’s release

CPJ slams Turkey’s seizure of TELE1, calls for journalist’s release

 Published last week:  CPJ calls on Turkey to release journalist Merdan Yanardag and return control of TELE1, after his arrest on espionage charges and state media takeover.

Alfred Friendly launches 2026 fellowship for exiled journalists in America

Alfred Friendly launches 2026 fellowship for exiled journalists in America

 Published last week:  Alfred Friendly Press Partners invites exiled journalists in the US to apply for its 2026 four-week fellowship offering training, support, and a $2,000 stipend.

Harvard invites applications for 2026 Nieman Journalism Fellowships

Harvard invites applications for 2026 Nieman Journalism Fellowships

 Published last week:  Harvard University opens 2026 Nieman Fellowship applications for journalists worldwide. Apply by December 1, 2025 (international) or January 31, 2026 (U.S.) to join the prestigious program.

Sindh Police arrest four suspects in journalist Imtiaz Mir murder case

Sindh Police arrest four suspects in journalist Imtiaz Mir murder case

 Published last week:  Sindh Police arrested four suspects linked to a banned outfit in the murder of journalist Imtiaz Mir, who was shot in Karachi in September 2025.

IFJ, global unions urge ASEAN to reject Myanmar junta’s planned sham election

IFJ, global unions urge ASEAN to reject Myanmar junta’s planned sham election

 Published last week:  IFJ and over 300 global unions urge ASEAN to reject the Myanmar junta’s sham 2025 election, calling it an illegal attempt to legitimize military rule.

Justice denied: Mother of slain journalist Arshad Sharif dies awaiting accountability

Justice denied: Mother of slain journalist Arshad Sharif dies awaiting accountability

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Riffat Ara Alvi, the mother of slain Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, has died, ending her relentless fight for justice following his killing in Kenya in 2022.

From Pakistan Times to Google News: The story of journalism’s digital transformation

From Pakistan Times to Google News: The story of journalism’s digital transformation

 Published 2 weeks ago:  A veteran journalist reflects on the decline of newspapers, the rise of digital news, and how technology forever changed the rhythm and rituals of journalism.

CNN's Christiane Amanpour reveals recurrence of ovarian cancer

CNN's Christiane Amanpour reveals recurrence of ovarian cancer

 Published 2 weeks ago:  CNN’s Christiane Amanpour reveals her ovarian cancer has returned but says it’s being well-managed, urging greater awareness and early diagnosis.

PSL's decline: From cricket's bright promise to bureaucratic mediocrity and franchise crisis

PSL's decline: From cricket's bright promise to bureaucratic mediocrity and franchise crisis

 Published 2 weeks ago:  PSL faces a crisis as the Multan Sultans dispute escalates while the RCB sale rumors swirl. Inside cricket's biggest franchise controversies and valuation battles.

Inside the editorial reforms that changed Pakistani broadcast journalism

Inside the editorial reforms that changed Pakistani broadcast journalism

 Published 3 years ago:  Muhammad Ibrahim Raja’s ethical reforms transformed Pakistani television journalism, protecting victims, ensuring safety, and promoting accountability across newsrooms.

Journalists and rights activists demand withdrawal of fabricated case against Matiullah Jan

Journalists and rights activists demand withdrawal of fabricated case against Matiullah Jan

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Veteran journalists and rights activists urge authorities to quash the fabricated drug case against Matiullah Jan, calling it an attack on media freedom.