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CPJ calls on Pakistan to prosecute killers of journalist Imtiaz Mir

CPJ calls on Pakistan to prosecute killers of journalist Imtiaz Mir

 Published 6 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Pakistan to hold accountable the killers of journalist Imtiaz Mir who was murdered by a banned militant group.

PFUJ urges quashing of fabricated case against journalist Matiullah Jan

PFUJ urges quashing of fabricated case against journalist Matiullah Jan

 Published 6 months ago:  The PFUJ demands the immediate quashing of fabricated charges against journalist Matiullah Jan, condemning the attack on press freedom.

PSL vs IPL: Franchise valuation gap reveals PCB's catastrophic mismanagement

PSL vs IPL: Franchise valuation gap reveals PCB's catastrophic mismanagement

 Published 6 months ago:  The PSL's franchise valuations starkly contrast with the IPL's, highlighting the PCB's failures in management and strategic growth.

NewsOne TV hit by layoffs and unpaid wages, channel remains on air

NewsOne TV hit by layoffs and unpaid wages, channel remains on air

 Published 6 months ago:  NewsOne TV faces significant turmoil with layoffs and unpaid wages while remaining operational, highlighting issues in Pakistan's media sector.

India proposes strict rules to label AI-generated media and deepfakes

India proposes strict rules to label AI-generated media and deepfakes

 Published 6 months ago:  India's government proposes strict labeling rules for AI-generated media to combat misinformation and deepfakes ahead of elections.

Vietnam detains BBC journalist, holds passport amid UK visit by Hanoi leader

Vietnam detains BBC journalist, holds passport amid UK visit by Hanoi leader

 Published 6 months ago:  Vietnamese authorities detained a BBC journalist, confiscating her passport during a visit by the leader to the UK, raising international alarm.

Senegal 7TV Director Maimouna Ndour Faye arrested in live broadcast raid

Senegal 7TV Director Maimouna Ndour Faye arrested in live broadcast raid

 Published 6 months ago:  Senegal's press freedom faces crisis as 7TV Director Maimouna Ndour Faye and journalists are arrested during a media crackdown in Dakar.

Kyrgyzstan declares outlets Kloop and Temirov Live ‘extremist’ in unprecedented crackdown

Kyrgyzstan declares outlets Kloop and Temirov Live ‘extremist’ in unprecedented crackdown

 Published 6 months ago:  Kyrgyzstan's court has declared Kloop and Temirov Live extremist, marking a historic crackdown on independent media and free expression.

Babar Azam's form slump: Inside the psychological battle and classical crisis of Pakistan's cricket maestro

Babar Azam's form slump: Inside the psychological battle and classical crisis of Pakistan's cricket maestro

 Published 6 months ago:  Explore the psychological battle behind Babar Azam's recent form slump as Pakistan's cricket maestro navigates expectations and personal challenges.

New York Times opens 2025 fellowship for emerging journalists

New York Times opens 2025 fellowship for emerging journalists

 Published 6 months ago:  The New York Times is now accepting applications for its 2025 Fellowship Program to empower emerging journalists and enhance media excellence.

CPJ slams Turkey’s seizure of TELE1, calls for journalist’s release

CPJ slams Turkey’s seizure of TELE1, calls for journalist’s release

 Published 6 months ago:  The CPJ condemns Turkey's seizure of TELE1 and demands the release of editor Merdan Yanarda? amid allegations of espionage.

Alfred Friendly launches 2026 fellowship for exiled journalists in America

Alfred Friendly launches 2026 fellowship for exiled journalists in America

 Published 6 months ago:  The Alfred Friendly Press Partners launches a fellowship for exiled journalists in the U.S., focusing on skills development and community support.

Harvard invites applications for 2026 Nieman Journalism Fellowships

Harvard invites applications for 2026 Nieman Journalism Fellowships

 Published 6 months ago:  Harvard University invites journalists to apply for the prestigious 2026 Nieman Fellowships, focusing on leadership and professional excellence.

Sindh Police arrest four suspects in journalist Imtiaz Mir murder case

Sindh Police arrest four suspects in journalist Imtiaz Mir murder case

 Published 6 months ago:  Sindh Police have arrested four suspects linked to the murder of journalist Imtiaz Mir, revealing connections to banned militant groups.

IFJ, global unions urge ASEAN to reject Myanmar junta’s planned sham election

IFJ, global unions urge ASEAN to reject Myanmar junta’s planned sham election

 Published 6 months ago:  The IFJ and over 300 global unions urge ASEAN to reject Myanmar junta's fraudulent election planned for December 2025 ahead of the ASEAN Summit!

Justice denied: Mother of slain journalist Arshad Sharif dies awaiting accountability

Justice denied: Mother of slain journalist Arshad Sharif dies awaiting accountability

 Published 6 months ago:  The mother of slain journalist Arshad Sharif, Riffat Ara Alvi, passes away after years of seeking justice for her son's killing in Kenya.

From Pakistan Times to Google News: The story of journalism’s digital transformation

From Pakistan Times to Google News: The story of journalism’s digital transformation

 Published 6 months ago:  Explore the evolution of journalism from print to digital, highlighting the decline of newspapers and a changing media landscape.

CNN's Christiane Amanpour reveals recurrence of ovarian cancer

CNN's Christiane Amanpour reveals recurrence of ovarian cancer

 Published 6 months ago:  Christiane Amanpour reveals her recurrence of ovarian cancer while emphasizing the importance of early detection and effective management.

PSL's decline: From cricket's bright promise to bureaucratic mediocrity and franchise crisis

PSL's decline: From cricket's bright promise to bureaucratic mediocrity and franchise crisis

 Published 6 months ago:  The Pakistan Super League's promising beginnings have faded into mediocrity due to bureaucratic mismanagement and franchise issues.

Inside the editorial reforms that changed Pakistani broadcast journalism

Inside the editorial reforms that changed Pakistani broadcast journalism

 Published 4 years ago:  Explore the transformative editorial reforms in Pakistani broadcast journalism led by Muhammad Ibrahim Raja, focusing on ethics and victim protection.

Journalists and rights activists demand withdrawal of fabricated case against Matiullah Jan

Journalists and rights activists demand withdrawal of fabricated case against Matiullah Jan

 Published 6 months ago:  Veteran journalists and rights activists demand the withdrawal of a fabricated drug case against Matiullah Jan, citing threats to press freedom.

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 6 months ago:  PTV journalist Najam Wali Khan faces backlash for his derogatory remarks about the late SP Adeel Akbar's suicide, stirring outrage online.

Independent and unbroken: JournalismPakistan.com turns 16

Independent and unbroken: JournalismPakistan.com turns 16

 Published 6 months ago:  JournalismPakistan.com celebrates its 16th anniversary, showcasing unwavering commitment to independent journalism in a challenging media landscape.

Two Ukrainian journalists killed in Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk

Two Ukrainian journalists killed in Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk

 Published 6 months ago:  Two Ukrainian journalists were killed in a Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by reporters in war zones.

Injured broadcaster dies after shooting attack in Philippines

Injured broadcaster dies after shooting attack in Philippines

 Published 6 months ago:  Filipino broadcaster Noel Bellen Samar dies after a shooting attack in Luzon, prompting calls for investigation and condemnation from journalist groups.

Three journalists in Turkey face death threats; CPJ demands action

Three journalists in Turkey face death threats; CPJ demands action

 Published 6 months ago:  Three journalists in Turkey have received death threats, prompting demands for increased security from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

PFUJ calls for urgent appointment of ITNE judge amid case backlog

PFUJ calls for urgent appointment of ITNE judge amid case backlog

 Published 6 months ago:  PFUJ demands the urgent appointment of an ITNE judge to address the backlog of cases affecting journalists and media workers in Pakistan.

Smaller websites see sharp traffic drops after Google AI search rollout

Smaller websites see sharp traffic drops after Google AI search rollout

 Published 6 months ago:  Smaller websites are experiencing significant traffic drops since Google's AI search rollout, raising concerns about visibility and ad revenue.