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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.
JournalismPakistan.com launches dedicated Middle East section to deepen regional media coverage
Published 5 months ago: JournalismPakistan.com launches a dedicated Middle East section to enhance coverage of media issues, press freedom, and journalism trends.
Myanmar’s media crackdown deepens as UN, rights groups sound alarm
Published 5 months ago: Myanmar's military intensifies its crackdown on journalism, raising alarms from the UN and rights groups about censorship and repression.
Russia slams Pakistan’s Frontier Post for ‘Western bias’; newspaper hits back
Published 5 months ago: Russia criticizes Pakistan's The Frontier Post for alleged anti-Russian bias, prompting a robust defense from the newspaper regarding its editorial independence.
Javed Chaudhry signs off from Express News after 18 years on ‘Kal Tak’
Published 5 months ago: Javed Chaudhry bids farewell to Express News after 18 years, ending his influential show Kal Tak and leaving his future plans uncertain.
Iran tightens digital control with new wave of news site blockages
Published 5 months ago: Iran has intensified its digital censorship, blocking news sites and social media, raising concerns among journalist groups and rights monitors.
Six journalists summoned in Turkey over coverage of detained opposition mayor
Published 5 months ago: Six journalists in Turkey face legal action over their coverage of detained opposition mayor Ekrem ?mamo?lu, raising concerns over press freedom.
Record journalist deaths in Gaza highlight deepening impunity crisis
Published 5 months ago: The alarming death toll of over 285 journalists in Gaza since late 2023 raises serious concerns over accountability and the safety of media workers.
Arab states tighten digital content laws, raising concerns over press freedom
Published 5 months ago: Arab states are tightening digital content laws, raising concerns about press freedom and the independence of media professionals across the region.
Why only Nukta, Mr. Minister? Media workers question government's selective support
Published 5 months ago: The government's support for Nukta's laid-off employees raises questions about fairness amidst widespread job losses in Pakistan's media sector.
Information Minister Tarar announces jobs for all 37 laid-off Nukta employees
Published 5 months ago: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has announced job placements for all 37 former employees of Nukta, aiming to enhance digital media employment in Pakistan.
Faisal Chaudhry’s viral one-liner on G for Gharidah steals the show
Published 5 months ago: Faisal Chaudhry's witty comeback during Gharidah Farooqi's show has gone viral, highlighting the clash in Pakistan's political discourse.
A digital dream falters: Nukta cuts 37 jobs in Pakistan after only one year
Published 5 months ago: Nukta, a digital journalism platform in Pakistan, has laid off 37 employees just a year after its launch, raising concerns about its future.
Pulitzer Center offers global grants for in-depth journalism
Published 5 months ago: The Pulitzer Center is accepting applications for Global Reporting Grants that support impactful journalism on underreported issues worldwide.
CPJ urges probe after journalist Rana Ayyub receives death threats in India
Published 5 months ago: The CPJ has urged Indian authorities to investigate death threats against journalist Rana Ayyub and ensure her safety after alarming reports surfaced.
Talat Hussain says offensive viral clip was edited out, not aired on Samaa TV
Published 5 months ago: Talat Hussain clarifies that a viral clip featuring Sher Afzal Marwat was edited out and not aired on Samaa TV, addressing public outrage.
Moldovan journalist Mariana Rață receives death threat after interview
Published 5 months ago: Moldovan journalist Mariana Rață receives a death threat after her interview with party leader Renato Usatîi, prompting legal action.
PFUJ recalls November 3, 2007 emergency as Pakistan’s darkest day
Published 5 months ago: PFUJ commemorates November 3, 2007, as a dark day in Pakistan's history due to media suppression and constitutional abrogation.
Indonesia’s agriculture minister faces backlash over lawsuit against Tempo
Published 5 months ago: Indonesia's agriculture minister is facing backlash over a lawsuit against Tempo, raising concerns about press freedom and investigative journalism.
All About Macau to cease print and online operations amid mounting pressure
Published 5 months ago: All About Macau Media is ceasing print and online operations due to rising pressure and legal challenges, marking a significant blow to independent journalism.
PFUJ calls for end to Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
Published 6 months ago: PFUJ demands government action against rising violence towards journalists in Pakistan on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
Global impunity for journalist murders worsens as Pakistan sees 60 percent rise in attacks
Published 6 months ago: Journalist attacks in Pakistan rise by 60% as global violence against reporters grows, highlighting a culture of impunity and lack of justice.
Belarus court jails journalist Siarhei Chabotska for three-and-a-half years over 'extremism' charges
Published 6 months ago: A Belarusian court has sentenced journalist Siarhei Chabotska to three-and-a-half years in prison over extremism charges and defamation of President Lukashenko.
Mexican journalist Miguel Angel Beltran found murdered; CPJ demands justice
Published 6 months ago: Mexican journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán was found murdered in Durango, prompting calls for justice from the CPJ and highlighting dangers for reporters in Mexico.
One in three media lawyers unable to defend journalists, UNESCO survey finds
Published 6 months ago: UNESCO's survey reveals that one in three media lawyers face obstacles in defending journalists, highlighting the need for stronger support.
Pakistan Press Foundation documents 137 attacks on journalists in 2025
Published 6 months ago: A report by the Pakistan Press Foundation reveals 137 attacks on journalists in 2025, highlighting ongoing threats to media freedom and safety.
Anchor Talat Hussain laughs as Marwat makes vulgar comment on air
Published 6 months ago: A viral Samaa TV clip shows MNA Sher Afzal Marwat making a vulgar comment about a woman, prompting outrage over media standards.
Radio Free Asia suspends news operations amid US funding freeze
Published 6 months ago: Radio Free Asia suspends its news operations due to a US funding freeze, impacting independent journalism in restricted media regions.
Why was this DawnNews TV journalist targeted in a foiled murder plot?
Published 6 months ago: Police thwarted a murder plot against DawnNewsTV journalist Tahir Naseer, arresting three suspects hired for the attack.

