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 Published 10 months ago:  Hum News Network becomes the first Pakistani channel to embrace AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, enhancing productivity and innovation. Discover how this visionary move sets new standards in media.

 Published 10 months ago:  The Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship 2025 is open for applications! This prestigious program at Columbia University offers journalists an intensive seminar on trauma reporting, media ethics, and responsible journalism. Apply by March 3, 2025. ENTRIES CLOSED

 Published 10 months ago:  As Pakistan faces an economic crisis, the government splurges taxpayers' money on full-page ads and press releases to glorify its achievements. Critics call it a wasteful PR stunt. Read how public funds are being misused for political propaganda.

 Published 10 months ago:  Mozambican journalist Albino Sibia was killed while filming police brutality, and reporter Pedro Junior was shot covering his funeral. Arlindo Chissale remains missing. These attacks highlight the dire state of press freedom in Mozambique amid post-election unrest.

 Published 10 months ago:  PTV pensioners staged nationwide protests demanding their unpaid pensions, medical benefits, and dues for nearly 400 retirees. Protesters, supported by PFUJ, criticized PTV management for corruption and lavish expenses while neglecting retirees' rights.

 Published 10 months ago:  PFUJ has challenged the controversial PECA Act 2025 in the Islamabad High Court, citing it as an attack on press freedom. Journalists and rights organizations protest the law’s implications for free speech and media independence in Pakistan.

 Published 10 months ago:  Pakistani women journalists like Munizae Jahangir and Asma Shirazi face severe threats, harassment, and online abuse. This article examines the struggles faced by women in the media, the systemic challenges they encounter, and potential solutions.

 Published 10 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges the Indian government to stop targeting independent journalism after revoking the nonprofit and tax-exempt statuses of The Reporters’ Collective and The File. Learn how this impacts investigative reporting and media freedom in India.

 Published 10 months ago:  Ukraine’s security service (SBU) has opened a criminal case for disclosure of state secrets following Ukrainska Pravda’s report on statements by military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov. CPJ urges authorities to respect press freedom and journalist protections.

 Published 10 months ago:  Cambodian journalists Duong Akhara and Lay Socheat have been detained on incitement charges after publishing a video allegedly showing torture in a cyberscam center. Press freedom advocates call for their immediate release.

 Published 10 months ago:  Explore the rich history and philosophical significance of the Olympic Games, from their ancient Greek origins to their modern revival. Discover how the ideals of excellence, unity, and human resilience continue to inspire the world through the Olympic spirit.

 Published 10 months ago:  Journalist Alejandro Gallegos Leon was found dead in Tabasco, Mexico after being reported missing. CPJ urges authorities to swiftly investigate and address the ongoing violence against journalists.

 Published 10 months ago:  A Taliban court in Kabul has sentenced Sayed Rahim Saeedi, editor of ANAR Media, to three years in prison on charges of disseminating anti-Taliban propaganda. Press freedom continues to face severe threats in Afghanistan.

 Published 10 months ago:  An in-depth analysis of Pakistan’s Test cricket decline since 2021, exploring lost opportunities, flawed strategies, and the quest for stability

 Published 10 months ago:  The 2025 Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism recognizes journalists worldwide who uphold justice and accountability. Nominate or apply by March 2, 2025, for a chance to win $10,000. ENTRIES CLOSED

 Published 11 months ago:  As the White House welcomes podcasters and digital journalists, Pakistan tightens censorship through PECA amendments, silencing independent voices and forcing journalists into exile. A stark contrast in press freedom emerges.

 Published 11 months ago:  The Trump Administration is revamping White House press access by inviting podcasters, influencers, and independent journalists to the briefing room. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlights the need to adapt to modern media consumption.

 Published 11 months ago:  Pakistan’s latest PECA amendments expand government control over social media, criminalize misinformation, and threaten freedom of expression. Media stakeholders and human rights groups condemn the draconian changes. Learn more about the implications for journalists and activists.

 Published 11 months ago:  The Forum for Digital Rights and Democracy has raised concerns over the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, highlighting its risks to free speech, democratic values, and digital rights in Pakistan.

 Published 11 months ago:  The Pakistan Senate's passage of the PECA Amendments Bill has sparked national and international outrage, marking a dark chapter for media freedom and free speech in the country.

 Published 11 months ago:  Explore Pakistan’s recent Test cricket struggles against the West Indies, highlighting strategic missteps, batting frailties, and systemic issues that have exposed deep cracks in their cricketing foundation.

 Published 11 months ago:  Discover the Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme—a transformative opportunity for mid-career journalists to advance their careers, explore journalism, and access world-class resources at Oxford. ENTRIES CLOSED

 Published last year:  CPJ exposes Pakistan's dangerous deportation of Afghan journalists fleeing Taliban persecution, highlighting critical human rights violations and press freedom challenges. #JournalistSafety

 Published last year:  Pakistan's PECA Amendment exposes a dangerous assault on press freedom, creating a repressive social media regulatory framework that threatens digital expression and criminalizes journalism. #MediaFreedom #PakistanLaw #DigitalRights #Censorship #JournalismUnderThreat

 Published last year:  An in-depth look at the recent scuffle on a Pakistani talk show, its implications for media ethics, and the urgent need for TV channels to uphold decorum during debates.

 Published last year:  PFUJ condemns the neglect of PTV pensioners who protested in Islamabad for unpaid dues and benefits. Union urges authorities to resolve issues without delay.

 Published last year:  The PFUJ has condemned the new amendments to PECA 2016, describing them as unconstitutional and threatening press freedom. It warns of nationwide protests if the government doesn’t withdraw the bill.

 Published last year:  The FIA has registered 18 cases, including against 10 more suspects, for sharing AI-generated images of Maryam Nawaz and the UAE President. The crackdown also targets those who liked or commented on the images.