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PTV journalist faces backlash for calling late SP Adeel Akbar ‘coward and fool’

PTV journalist faces backlash for calling late SP Adeel Akbar ‘coward and fool’

 Published 2 weeks ago:  PTV journalist Najam Wali Khan faces social media backlash after calling late SP Adeel Akbar a coward and a fool following his alleged suicide in Islamabad.

Independent and unbroken: JournalismPakistan.com turns 16

Independent and unbroken: JournalismPakistan.com turns 16

 Published 2 weeks ago:  JournalismPakistan.com celebrates 16 years of independent reporting and media insight. Founded in 2009, the platform has weathered censorship, cyberattacks, and financial pressures to remain a trusted space for all who love and follow the media.

Two Ukrainian journalists killed in Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk

Two Ukrainian journalists killed in Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Two Ukrainian journalists were killed in a Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk. FREEDOM TV’s Alyona Gramova and Yevgeny Karmazin died while reporting.

Injured broadcaster dies after shooting attack in Philippines

Injured broadcaster dies after shooting attack in Philippines

 Published 2 weeks ago:  IFJ and NUJP condemn the killing of Filipino broadcaster Noel Bellen Samar in Albay, urging swift justice and stronger protections for journalists in the Philippines.

Three journalists in Turkey face death threats; CPJ demands action

Three journalists in Turkey face death threats; CPJ demands action

 Published 2 weeks ago:  CPJ calls on Turkish authorities to protect journalists Rabia Önver, Şule Aydın, and Murat Ağırel after death threats and reports of planned attacks.

PFUJ calls for urgent appointment of ITNE judge amid case backlog

PFUJ calls for urgent appointment of ITNE judge amid case backlog

 Published 2 weeks ago:  PFUJ calls for the immediate appointment of an ITNE judge, warning of a serious case backlog affecting journalists and media workers seeking justice across Pakistan.

Smaller websites see sharp traffic drops after Google AI search rollout

Smaller websites see sharp traffic drops after Google AI search rollout

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Smaller websites are losing traffic as Google’s AI-powered search summaries rise. Studies show sharp drops in clicks and visibility for independent publishers.

Warner Bros. Discovery explores sale as CNN, HBO futures hang in balance

Warner Bros. Discovery explores sale as CNN, HBO futures hang in balance

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Warner Bros. Discovery is exploring a sale after receiving multiple bids, raising questions about the futures of CNN, HBO, and its streaming assets.

Italian investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci targeted in car bombing

Italian investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci targeted in car bombing

 Published 2 weeks ago:  CPJ calls on Italian authorities to swiftly bring to justice those behind the car bomb attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, host of RAI3’s 'Report.'

92 News apologizes to Maryam Nawaz over false Toshakhana watch report

92 News apologizes to Maryam Nawaz over false Toshakhana watch report

 Published 2 weeks ago:  92 News apologizes to Maryam Nawaz for falsely claiming she bought a Toshakhana watch at Rs45,000, correcting the misinformation aired in 2022.

Ishrat Fatima’s enduring voice rises above the noise of fake news

Ishrat Fatima’s enduring voice rises above the noise of fake news

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Fake news falsely claimed Ishrat Fatima’s death, sparking outrage. Colleagues condemn digital misinformation and honor her enduring legacy.

Matiullah Jan booked in fake terror and sedition case after exposing police crackdown

Matiullah Jan booked in fake terror and sedition case after exposing police crackdown

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan faces fake terror and sedition charges after exposing police violence during PTI protests in Islamabad’s D-Chowk.

No justice, no closure for Arshad Sharif’s widow Javeria Siddique

No justice, no closure for Arshad Sharif’s widow Javeria Siddique

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Three years after journalist Arshad Sharif was shot dead in Kenya, his widow Javeria Siddique still awaits justice as courts and investigations drag on.

Second media worker killed in Afghanistan as cross-border tensions escalate

Second media worker killed in Afghanistan as cross-border tensions escalate

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Afghan media worker Abdul Zahir Safi was killed in Kabul, the second journalist slain in two days amid rising Afghanistan-Pakistan border tensions.

Pentagon journalists walk out over Trump administration press restrictions

Pentagon journalists walk out over Trump administration press restrictions

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Dozens of Pentagon journalists resign press access over Trump administration restrictions, raising concerns about press freedom and independent military reporting.

Stringer Foundation grants support courageous journalists

Stringer Foundation grants support courageous journalists

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Apply by Dec 31, 2025, for Stringer Foundation grants supporting courageous journalists reporting human rights abuses, corruption, and global threats.

Press watchdog calls for action after journalist shot in Turkey

Press watchdog calls for action after journalist shot in Turkey

 Published 3 weeks ago:  CPJ has called on Turkish authorities to investigate the shooting of journalist Nafiz Koca in Elazığ and ensure accountability for the attack on the press.

Afghan journalist killed reporting Pakistan border conflict

Afghan journalist killed reporting Pakistan border conflict

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Afghan journalist Abdul Ghafoor Abed was killed and another was injured while covering Taliban-Pakistan border clashes, prompting the IFJ to demand protection for media.

Knight-Wallace Fellowships 2026-27 open for journalists worldwide

Knight-Wallace Fellowships 2026-27 open for journalists worldwide

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Applications are open for the 2026-27 Knight-Wallace Fellowships at the University of Michigan. Journalists worldwide can apply by December 1 or February 1 deadlines.

CPJ urges full investigation into killing of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun

CPJ urges full investigation into killing of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun

 Published 3 weeks ago:  CPJ has called for a full investigation into the killing of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun in Istanbul, urging authorities to ensure full justice.

US media reject Pentagon’s new reporting rules as threat to press freedom

US media reject Pentagon’s new reporting rules as threat to press freedom

 Published 3 weeks ago:  US media outlets reject Pentagon’s new reporting rules, calling them unconstitutional limits on press freedom and a violation of the First Amendment.

Why Pakistan cricket is failing: 'Fiat Cannot Outrun Ferrari' — The science gap destroying Shaheen Afridi's generation

Why Pakistan cricket is failing: 'Fiat Cannot Outrun Ferrari' — The science gap destroying Shaheen Afridi's generation

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Pakistan cricket's tragic decline: How systemic neglect and scientific ignorance destroyed Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and a generation of talent while rivals embraced biomechanics.

Wazir Mohammad (1929-2025): The quiet patriarch who gave Pakistan its cricketing soul

Wazir Mohammad (1929-2025): The quiet patriarch who gave Pakistan its cricketing soul

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Wazir Mohammad, Pakistan's oldest Test cricketer and the eldest of the legendary Mohammad brothers, passes away at 95 in Solihull. A tribute to cricket's quiet patriarch.

Pakistan Super League faces collapse as cricket managers fail to grasp modern game's scientific revolution

Pakistan Super League faces collapse as cricket managers fail to grasp modern game's scientific revolution

 Published last month:  Pakistan Super League faces collapse as PCB leadership fails to understand modern cricket's scientific revolution. From the PKR 9B broadcasting crisis to medical failures.

Senior DawnNews journalist Sanaullah Khan quits, raising press freedom alarm

Senior DawnNews journalist Sanaullah Khan quits, raising press freedom alarm

 Published last month:  Senior DawnNews journalist Sanaullah Khan resigns after 14 years, highlighting press freedom challenges and rising pressure on independent media in Pakistan.

Journalist Raja Rukhsar takes National Press Club assault case to court

Journalist Raja Rukhsar takes National Press Club assault case to court

 Published last month:  Journalist Raja Rukhsar takes the Islamabad Press Club police assault case to court, seeking justice through Advocate Imaan Mazari.

Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind shot dead in Mirpur Mathelo ambush

Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind shot dead in Mirpur Mathelo ambush

 Published last month:  Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind was shot dead in Mirpur Mathelo while taking his children to school. PFUJ condemns the killing, announcing nationwide protests.

Islamabad Police raid: National Press Club issues Charter of Demands for justice and accountability

Islamabad Police raid: National Press Club issues Charter of Demands for justice and accountability

 Published last month:  The National Press Club urges an inquiry into the Islamabad police raid and calls for the urgent activation of the Journalists Protection Commission to safeguard press freedom.