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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 6 months ago:  Warner Bros. Discovery is considering a sale amid uncertainty for CNN and HBO's futures, drawing interest from various potential buyers.

Italian investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci targeted in car bombing

Italian investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci targeted in car bombing

 Published 6 months ago:  Sigfrido Ranucci faces a car bombing in Italy, highlighting threats against journalists and prompting calls for justice and enhanced protection measures.

92 News apologizes to Maryam Nawaz over false Toshakhana watch report

92 News apologizes to Maryam Nawaz over false Toshakhana watch report

 Published 6 months ago:  92 News has apologized to Maryam Nawaz for a false report about her purchasing a Toshakhana watch at a significantly undervalued price.

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 6 months ago:  Ishrat Fatima's resilience shines as false death rumors disrupt Pakistan's media landscape, highlighting the urgent need for responsible information-sharing.

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 6 months ago:  Senior journalist Matiullah Jan faces fabricated sedition and terror charges amid claims of a police crackdown on press freedom in Pakistan.

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

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

 Published 6 months ago:  Javeria Siddique continues her relentless fight for justice three years after Arshad Sharif's unlawful killing, highlighting systemic failures in accountability.

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

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

 Published 6 months ago:  Abdul Zahir Safi, an Afghan media worker, was killed during an airstrike in Kabul amid rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Pentagon journalists walk out over Trump administration press restrictions

Pentagon journalists walk out over Trump administration press restrictions

 Published 6 months ago:  Dozens of Pentagon journalists walk out in protest against Trump's new press restrictions, escalating tensions over press freedom in the U.S.

Stringer Foundation grants support courageous journalists

Stringer Foundation grants support courageous journalists

 Published 6 months ago:  The Stringer Foundation invites journalists to apply for grants supporting courageous reporting amid increasing threats to independent journalism.

Press watchdog calls for action after journalist shot in Turkey

Press watchdog calls for action after journalist shot in Turkey

 Published 6 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists demands action following the shooting of Turkish journalist Nafiz Koca, urging an investigation of the attack.

Afghan journalist killed reporting Pakistan border conflict

Afghan journalist killed reporting Pakistan border conflict

 Published 6 months ago:  Afghan journalist Abdul Ghafoor Abed was killed during cross-border fighting with Pakistani forces, raising concerns over journalist safety.

Knight-Wallace Fellowships 2026-27 open for journalists worldwide

Knight-Wallace Fellowships 2026-27 open for journalists worldwide

 Published 6 months ago:  The Knight-Wallace Fellowships for 2026-27 are now open, offering journalists worldwide a chance to enhance their skills at the University of Michigan.

CPJ urges full investigation into killing of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun

CPJ urges full investigation into killing of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun

 Published 6 months ago:  The CPJ calls for a full investigation into the killing of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun to determine if his death was linked to his work.

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 6 months ago:  Major US news organizations reject Pentagon guidelines that restrict journalists' ability to report on the military, arguing they violate press freedoms.

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 6 months ago:  Pakistan cricket struggles due to a significant science gap, hindering talent development and athlete protection.

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 6 months ago:  Wazir Mohammad, the eldest Mohammad brother, passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy of grace and humility in Pakistan's cricket history.

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 6 months ago:  The Pakistan Super League faces collapse due to mismanagement and complacency, jeopardizing its future in modern cricket.

Senior DawnNews journalist Sanaullah Khan quits, raising press freedom alarm

Senior DawnNews journalist Sanaullah Khan quits, raising press freedom alarm

 Published 6 months ago:  Sanaullah Khan's resignation from DawnNews raises alarm over press freedom and highlights the pressures faced by independent journalists 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 6 months ago:  Raja Rukhsar takes the National Press Club assault case to court, highlighting issues of police brutality against journalists in Pakistan.

Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind shot dead in Mirpur Mathelo ambush

Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind shot dead in Mirpur Mathelo ambush

 Published 6 months ago:  Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind was shot dead in an ambush while driving his children to school in Mirpur Mathelo, prompting calls for justice.

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 6 months ago:  The National Press Club demands accountability and protections for journalists following a police raid, urging the government to act swiftly.

Every UK police force now has a Journalist Safety Liaison Officer

Every UK police force now has a Journalist Safety Liaison Officer

 Published 6 months ago:  The UK government has established Journalist Safety Liaison Officers in every police force, enhancing support for journalists facing threats.

Sudanese journalist killed in RSF shelling in El Fasher

Sudanese journalist killed in RSF shelling in El Fasher

 Published 6 months ago:  Sudanese journalist Al-Nour Suleiman has been killed following a shelling incident by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, North Darfur.

French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by drone in Ukraine

French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by drone in Ukraine

 Published 6 months ago:  French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a drone strike in Ukraine, raising concerns for journalist safety in conflict zones.

Pakistan government ad warns of 'information warfare' but draws criticism from civil society

Pakistan government ad warns of 'information warfare' but draws criticism from civil society

 Published 6 months ago:  Pakistan's government ad warns of modern information warfare, drawing criticism from civil society and rights groups over its implications for press freedom.

US Appeals Court denies stay of deportation for journalist Mario Guevara

US Appeals Court denies stay of deportation for journalist Mario Guevara

 Published 7 months ago:  A US Appeals Court denied a stay of deportation for journalist Mario Guevara, citing immigration document issues despite affirming his First Amendment rights.

Media bodies alarmed over police attack on National Press Club

Media bodies alarmed over police attack on National Press Club

 Published 7 months ago:  Media organizations condemn the police attack on the National Press Club, calling for immediate action to protect journalists and press freedom.

PFUJ slams police brutality against journalists at National Press Club

PFUJ slams police brutality against journalists at National Press Club

 Published 7 months ago:  PFUJ condemns police brutality against journalists during a raid at the National Press Club in Islamabad, demanding accountability and protection for media.