Newsroom

 Published last year:  Discover the latest developments in the Asian media industry as local OTT platforms gain traction and video streaming services dominate the market in 2024. Learn more about the factors driving this growth.

 Published last year:  The Reham al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship offers young journalists from developing countries the chance to cover the UN General Assembly in New York. This three-week program includes travel and a daily subsistence allowance, providing a unique opportunity to observe the UN, interview senior officials, and network with global colleagues.

 Published last year:  The Global Journalist Fellowship at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute offers international journalists funding for a master's program, covering tuition for two semesters and providing a $16,000 stipend per semester. Eligible journalists with two years of experience and fluency in English and another language can apply.

 Published last year:  The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Kenyan authorities to investigate allegations that a government official threatened to kill journalist Douglas Dindi over his reporting on local ambulance services. Read more about the incident and the ongoing investigation.

 Published last year:  Remembering Taskeen Zafar, the legendary voice of Radio Pakistan, who passed away at 67. Her four-decade career, eloquence, and contributions to broadcasting will always be cherished.

 Published last year:  Taskeen Zafar, the legendary voice of Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television, passed away at 67. Her death marks a significant loss to the broadcasting industry. Learn more about her illustrious career and contributions to media.

 Published last year:  Warner Bros. Discovery has launched its Max streaming service in Latin America, marking a significant expansion in the global streaming market. The new service aims to provide a diverse range of content to Latin American audiences.

 Published last year:  The Pakistani government has begun implementing an internet firewall and introduced a controversial anti-defamation law in Punjab, raising concerns among citizens about press freedom and surveillance.

 Published last year:  The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) demands the immediate release of independent journalist Truong Huy San, detained by Vietnamese authorities. San, known for his critical political commentary, was apprehended in Hanoi, and his family has no information about his whereabouts. Read more about the CPJ's call for action.

 Published last year:  Absar Alam, former PEMRA head, makes a comeback to journalism with his new show 'Meray Sawal Absar Alam Kay Sath' on Samaa TV. Expect insightful discussions as Alam returns to the media spotlight after a 10-year break.

 Published last year:  Amid pre-election events in Mozambique, journalists face harassment and assault, prompting calls for investigation and protection of press freedom by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

 Published last year:  Despite assurances from Punjab's Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, the controversial defamation bill has been signed into law by Acting Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, sparking protests and concerns over press freedom. The Lahore Press Club plans action, while the International Federation of Journalists condemns the potential suppression of dissenting voices.

 Published last year:  Representatives of journalist unions across Sindh convene at the Karachi Press Club to launch a special report on journalist safety and press freedom. Urgent actions are demanded for the protection of journalists amid rising violence and threats.

 Published last year:  Arshad Sharif's widow reveals shocking details about his murder, including mutilation and severe injuries, after fleeing Pakistan due to threats and fake treason charges. Read more on the dangers faced by journalists in Pakistan and the call for justice.

 Published last year:  The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism offers mid-career journalists a yearlong program at Columbia University with tracks leading to a certificate or a Master's degree. Apply by January 31, 2025, for tuition coverage and a living stipend.

 Published last year:  Pakistani journalist Sana Jamil has been selected for the 2024 Asia Journalism Fellowship, funded by the Temasek Foundation and hosted by the National University of Singapore. The fellowship runs from July 8 to August 30, combining online and in-person sessions.

 Published last year:  Apply for the Nieman-Berkman Fellowship at Harvard University to work on innovative journalism projects. Open to U.S. and international journalists with a $60,000 stipend over 10 months. International applicants apply by December 1.

 Published last year:  Apply for the Nieman Visiting Fellowships at Harvard to advance journalism through special projects. Open to U.S. and international applicants, with a stipend of $1,325 per week. The deadline for international applicants is December 1.

 Published last year:  The Supreme Court of Pakistan issued notices to 34 TV channels asking them why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for airing press conferences by Faisal Vawda and Mustafa Kamal who criticized the judiciary. Freedom Network warns of a dangerous precedent and urges the protection of free speech.

 Published last year:  CFWIJ condemns a lawsuit against KRIK journalists by Judge Dusanka Dordevic, calling for immediate dismissal to protect media freedom and journalistic integrity in Serbia.

 Published last year:  Singapore's new privacy laws affect media operations with stricter data protection measures. Understand how these regulations impact media practices and consumer privacy.

 Published last year:  South Korea leads Asia in digital news consumption growth. Learn about the latest trends and how Korean media is innovating to meet the demands of digital audiences.

 Published last year:  China enforces new media regulations to control online content, impacting media outlets and social platforms. Learn about the latest rules and their implications for freedom of expression.

 Published last year:  The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the immediate release of Sudanese journalist Tariq Abdallah, detained by the Rapid Support Forces. CPJ condemns the RSF's actions and demands his safe return.

 Published last year:  Israeli forces have detained Palestinian journalist Rasha Herzallah in Nablus for 72 hours on unclear charges. She joins over 40 journalists currently in custody in the West Bank. The Coalition for Women in Journalism and the World Press Freedom Committee have denounced the targeting of the press and urged for the immediate release of detained journalists.

 Published last year:  Two journalists in Bangladesh were assaulted while on duty, with Aklakur Rahman Akash sustaining serious eye injuries and Enamul Haque being stabbed. The International Federation of Journalists has condemned the attacks and called for immediate and transparent investigations to uphold press freedom.

 Published last year:  Journalist Imran Riaz Khan, ordered by the Islamabad High Court to be removed from the no-fly list, was blocked by immigration authorities from flying out for Hajj. The immigration official cited a system update issue as the reason.

 Published last year:  Authorities have sealed the Dera Ghazi Khan Press Club and issued warnings against unsealing it. This action follows the club management's resistance to police orders to stop a PTI press conference. Two journalists have been jailed under the MPO law.