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 Published last week:  CPJ condemned the detention of two journalists after a West Bank settler attack; Israeli police said two suspects were being held for questioning.

 Published last week:  A Karachi court rejected Iqrarul Hassan's second bail plea in a PECA case, and his lawyer said the defense would challenge the order in the Sindh High Court.

 Published last week:  Freedom Network finds legal harassment and PECA probes increasingly used to pressure Pakistani journalists, recording 97 violations Oct 2025-Aug 2026.

 Published last week:  CPJ seeks freedom for Iranian journalists Artin Ghazanfari and Omid Faraghat after lengthy espionage-law sentences; Faraghat's family has appealed.

 Published last week:  The Toledo Blade has filed a WARN notice to Ohio officials, outlining plans to close operations and eliminate 116 jobs, possibly ending publication in 2026.

 Published last week:  Gaza journalist death tolls differ because definitions, verification, geography and cut-off dates vary, making each tally's source and scope essential.

 Published last week:  Ten Norwegian media groups seek an injunction against Meta’s business terms, saying they could allow AI use of journalism; rollout is delayed to November 20.

 Published last week:  Tunisian journalist Zied el-Heni received four years in a leaked-audio case; CPJ called for his release and urged authorities to overturn the sentence.

 Published last week:  Shehbaz Sharif has established a Strategy and Communications Cell in the Prime Minister's Office, raising questions about accountability, overlapping roles and its undefined mandate.

 Published last week:  A Karachi court sent Adil Zaman to jail after his arrest in anchor Mureed Abbas's murder case and ordered a supplementary charge sheet, The News reported.

 Published last week:  Bangladesh's tribunal extended the investigation-report deadline to January 5, 2027, in a crimes against humanity case against three jailed journalists.

 Published last week:  CPJ says Israeli forces held two journalists for hours, raided Al-Ghad TV's Hebron office and fired tear gas toward reporters during a military operation.

 Published last week:  EBU urged Meta to change commercial terms, warning they could let AI systems scrape broadcasters' websites without clear consent from rights holders.

 Published last week:  Pakistani journalists' salary complaint routes depend on employment status: PEMRA, ITNE and NIRC have distinct mandates, eligibility rules and procedures.

 Published last week:  Rest of World will end standalone publishing in late January 2027 unless it secures a new institutional home, with staff and freelancers given time to transition.

 Published last week:  Six Americans sued President Trump to stop viewpoint-based White House press bans and to protect the public's First Amendment right to independent information.

 Published last week:  Rights groups urged Indonesia to reform military justice after the Constitutional Court ruled the 1997 law must be amended within two years to protect civilians.

 Published last week:  Mada Masr says an Egyptian court fined editor Lina Attalah 3 million Egyptian pounds and ordered its website closed; she was taken into custody.

 Published last week:  A women journalists' network backs Asma Shirazi and Amber Rahim Shamsi, urging colleagues to stop amplifying online abuse and promising names and evidence.

 Published last week:  A Karachi court has summoned the investigator and prosecutor for October 28 on Iqrarul Hassan’s bail challenge; the notices do not grant him release.

 Published last week:  Federal government has requested channel-wise data on unpaid salaries, pending dues and job losses in Pakistan's TV industry to address journalists' complaints.

 Published last week:  Pakistani journalists formed a committee to document press freedom violations and draft a charter to challenge restrictive laws and defend independent reporting.

 Published last week:  Asian independent newsrooms pursue memberships, subscriptions, donations and philanthropy to diversify revenue and safeguard editorial independence.

 Published last week:  Khyber District Press Club members seek an independent inquiry and legal action after an alleged raid, announcing a boycott of police activities and news.

 Published last week:  21 top Indian publishers challenged parts of a new data privacy law, saying it could hinder investigative journalism and expose confidential sources.

 Published last week:  Pakistan Media Monitor details mounting legal and regulatory pressure on journalists and broadcasters, noting cybercrime probes, PEMRA limits and AI-related risks.

 Published last week:  US political consultants are using generative engine optimization tactics to shape how AI chatbots portray candidates and policies to influence what voters read before the midterm elections.

 Published last week:  Pakistani journalists facing violent threats can combine safety planning, evidence preservation and legal advice, without assuming any route guarantees safety.