Newsroom
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.
Online abuse of women journalists hits new global high
Published 4 months ago: A new UN Women report reveals 70% of women journalists experience online violence, with alarming offline harassment rates increasing significantly.
Brighton Football Club bars Guardian in access dispute
Published 4 months ago: Brighton & Hove Albion has barred Guardian journalists from its stadium, triggering criticism from media advocates and MPs concerned about press freedom.
Pakistan Railways details journalist and senior citizen concessions
Published 4 months ago: Pakistan Railways offers fare concessions for journalists, their families, and senior citizens, providing significant financial support.
PEMRA refers Aaj News episode to Council of Complaints
Published 4 months ago: PEMRA has referred an episode of Aaj News' Spotlight program to the Council of Complaints for airing unverified allegations against state institutions.
DawnNews.tv closure raises concerns over media job security in Pakistan
Published 4 months ago: DawnNews.tv's closure raises concerns over job security for media workers in Pakistan amid a backdrop of declining revenue and industry cutbacks.
Hong Kong warns foreign media after deadly Tai Po fire
Published 4 months ago: Hong Kong's national security office warns foreign media after a deadly fire, intensifying controls over reporting and public discourse.
Press freedom advocates urge Middle East action ahead of Human Rights Day
Published 4 months ago: Ahead of International Human Rights Day, press freedom advocates urge Middle Eastern governments to release detained journalists and uphold media rights.
Israel’s 57 November assaults on Palestinian journalists raise alarm
Published 4 months ago: The PJS reports 57 violations against Palestinian journalists in November, highlighting a grave trend impacting press freedom in the region.
Why Pakistan lags as foreign broadcasters choose India
Published 4 months ago: Foreign broadcasters favor India over Pakistan due to its market size, regulatory flexibility, and strong demand for international news.
Sindh lawmaker apologizes after raising false news of Moin Khan's death
Published 4 months ago: MQM lawmaker Sabir Qaimkhani apologized after mistakenly announcing Moin Khan's death in the Sindh Assembly, as the Speaker clarified he is alive.
India journalists attacked during corruption probe at RTO office
Published 4 months ago: Two journalists investigating corruption at a Madhya Pradesh RTO office were attacked, highlighting ongoing safety risks for reporters in India.
Algerian court upholds 7-year jail term for French journalist Christophe Gleizes
Published 4 months ago: An Algerian court upheld a seven-year prison sentence for journalist Christophe Gleizes, raising concerns about press freedom and anti-terrorism laws.
China detains veteran journalist Du Bin for third time
Published 4 months ago: Chinese authorities have detained veteran journalist Du Bin for the third time, highlighting ongoing press freedom issues in the country.
Pakistani journalist wins climate change reporting contest
Published 4 months ago: Pakistani journalist Wajid Ali wins a climate change reporting contest for highlighting the vulnerabilities of street workers amidst climate challenges.
India scraps mandatory Sanchar Saathi app pre-install after backlash
Published 4 months ago: India's government has withdrawn the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones after widespread backlash from privacy advocates.
Rainforest grant offers support for global environmental reporting
Published 4 months ago: The Pulitzer Center's Rainforest Reporting Grant supports journalists exploring key environmental issues in vital tropical forest regions.
AI-generated video falsely links Imran Khan sister to war comments
Published 4 months ago: Yalda Hakim alerts about a deepfake video falsely linking Aleema Khan to a war discussion, which was never part of their interview.
Fund for Investigative Journalism opens 2026 grant cycle
Published 4 months ago: The Fund for Investigative Journalism has opened its 2026 grant cycle, offering substantial funding for diverse investigative reporting projects.
Kazakhstan urged to drop charges against Orda editor
Published 4 months ago: Kazakhstan's authorities face international pressure to withdraw charges against Orda editor Gulnara Bazhkenova following police raids and detentions.
Myanmar frees two jailed journalists in mass amnesty ahead of election
Published 4 months ago: Myanmar's military government has released two prominent journalists under an amnesty ahead of upcoming elections, raising concerns about press freedom.
White House page on media bias raises press freedom concerns
Published 4 months ago: Concerns arise over a White House page on media bias that threatens independent journalism in the U.S. and fuels hostility towards reporters.
Pakistan forms commission to protect journalists and media workers
Published 4 months ago: Pakistan establishes a commission to protect journalists and media workers, aiming to enhance press freedom and address safety concerns.
Algerian journalist arrested amid rising press freedom concerns
Published 5 months ago: Algerian journalist Saad Bouakba's arrest highlights growing press freedom concerns amidst governmental crackdown on dissenting voices.
International seminar highlights newsroom safety in conflict zones
Published 5 months ago: The UN convened an International Seminar addressing journalist safety and operational challenges in conflict zones like the Middle East.
Hamid Mir links Sohrab Barkat's arrest to broader pressures on Pakistani media
Published 5 months ago: Hamid Mir defends press freedom amid criticism over his support for detained journalist Sohrab Barkat, linking it to media pressures in Pakistan.
White House launches media-offender tracker for press
Published 5 months ago: The White House has launched a tracker to publicly identify and criticize media outlets and reporters for distortion and bias in their coverage.
Flood crisis in Southeast Asia disrupts media access and news flow
Published 5 months ago: Floods and landslides in Southeast Asia disrupt media access, complicating humanitarian reporting amidst rising death tolls and devastated infrastructure.
Hong Kong fire tests media safety, coverage and crisis reporting
Published 5 months ago: The Hong Kong apartment fire at Wang Fuk Court highlights challenges in media safety, crisis reporting, and fire code violations amidst tragedy.

