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Every UK police force now has a Journalist Safety Liaison Officer

Every UK police force now has a Journalist Safety Liaison Officer

 Published last month:  Every UK police force now has a Journalist Safety Liaison Officer to support reporters facing threats, marking a major step for press freedom protection.

Sudanese journalist killed in RSF shelling in El Fasher

Sudanese journalist killed in RSF shelling in El Fasher

 Published last month:  Sudanese journalist Al-Nour Suleiman dies after RSF shelling in El Fasher. Press groups condemn the attack as violence against journalists intensifies.

French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by drone in Ukraine

French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by drone in Ukraine

 Published last month:  French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a Russian drone in Ukraine’s Donbas on October 3. At least 17 journalists have died since the war began.

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 last month:  Pakistan’s Ministry of Information warns of “information warfare” in a new ad, but civil society and rights groups condemn it as a threat to media freedom.

US Appeals Court denies stay of deportation for journalist Mario Guevara

US Appeals Court denies stay of deportation for journalist Mario Guevara

 Published last month:  US Appeals Court denies Mario Guevara’s stay of deportation, sparking press freedom outcry as CPJ, Free Press, and ACLU warn of chilling impact.

Media bodies alarmed over police attack on National Press Club

Media bodies alarmed over police attack on National Press Club

 Published last month:  PFUJ, AMEND, and CPNE condemn the attack on the National Press Club, calling it terrorism, and demand action against threats to press freedom in Pakistan.

PFUJ slams police brutality against journalists at National Press Club

PFUJ slams police brutality against journalists at National Press Club

 Published last month:  PFUJ condemns the Islamabad Police raid on the National Press Club, where journalists were attacked. Calls for inquiry, arrests, and warns of nationwide protests.

Police storm National Press Club, attack journalists and smash equipment

Police storm National Press Club, attack journalists and smash equipment

 Published last month:  Islamabad Police stormed the National Press Club, attacking journalists covering a protest. PFUJ condemns police brutality and vows action to protect press freedom.

How F. S. Ashley-Cooper wrote 40,000 cricket obituaries and saved the game's Edwardian heritage

How F. S. Ashley-Cooper wrote 40,000 cricket obituaries and saved the game's Edwardian heritage

 Published last month:  F. S. Ashley-Cooper transformed cricket history by writing 103 books & 40,000 biographies. Discover how this custodian preserved the soul of Edwardian cricket forever.

The ethics of AI-generated news content: Balancing innovation and responsibility

The ethics of AI-generated news content: Balancing innovation and responsibility

 Published last month:  Explore the ethics of AI-generated news. Learn how innovation, transparency, and accountability shape the future of journalism in the AI era.

From Operation Sindoor fiasco to trophy refusal: Inside India's systematic violation of cricket's sacred codes

From Operation Sindoor fiasco to trophy refusal: Inside India's systematic violation of cricket's sacred codes

 Published last month:  India's Operation Sindoor fiasco and ICC code violations expose the BJP's political interference in cricket as Pakistan rises in regional stature and global esteem.

Qamar Ahmed: Custodian of cricket's soul who covered 400 Test matches

Qamar Ahmed: Custodian of cricket's soul who covered 400 Test matches

 Published last month:  Qamar Ahmed covered 400 Test matches, mentored generations of cricket journalists, and preserved Pakistan cricket's soul through eloquent writing spanning six decades.

Indonesia restores reporter's palace access after revocation sparks press freedom concerns

Indonesia restores reporter's palace access after revocation sparks press freedom concerns

 Published last month:  Indonesia restores CNN journalist’s access after revoking it over questions on Prabowo’s free meal programme that sickened 6,000 children, sparking press freedom concerns.

Journalist Rajeev Pratap found dead in Uttarkashi River in India

Journalist Rajeev Pratap found dead in Uttarkashi River in India

 Published last month:  The body of journalist Rajeev Pratap, missing for 10 days in Uttarkashi, was found in the Bhagirathi River on September 28. Family alleges threats and foul play.

Journalist Imtiaz Mir shot in Karachi, dies during treatment

Journalist Imtiaz Mir shot in Karachi, dies during treatment

 Published last month:  Anchorperson Imtiaz Mir of Metro 1 News has died after being shot in Karachi’s Malir area. Police link the attack to a Jacobabad land dispute.

A journalist’s guide to covering protests safely

A journalist’s guide to covering protests safely

 Published last month:  Learn essential safety tips for journalists covering protests. Stay secure while reporting demonstrations with this comprehensive field guide.

Maleeha Hashmey alleges state harassment, travel ban, and SIM blocking

Maleeha Hashmey alleges state harassment, travel ban, and SIM blocking

 Published last month:  Broadcast journalist Maleeha Hashmey alleges harassment in Pakistan, citing travel ban, frozen bank accounts, and SIM blocking amid growing concerns over press freedom.

Eight Turkish journalists face jail for ‘insult’ and ‘false news’ over talk show comments

Eight Turkish journalists face jail for ‘insult’ and ‘false news’ over talk show comments

 Published last month:  CPJ calls on Turkey to end prosecutions of journalists after multiple reporters face charges for commentary on political talk shows and critical broadcasts.

PFUJ condemns Punjab’s Defamation Tribunals, calls law a threat to press freedom

PFUJ condemns Punjab’s Defamation Tribunals, calls law a threat to press freedom

 Published last month:  PFUJ slams Punjab’s Defamation Tribunals under the controversial law, calling it a “black law” that endangers press freedom and threatens journalists’ rights.

Journalist and Imran Khan clash during Toshakhana II hearing at Adiala Jail

Journalist and Imran Khan clash during Toshakhana II hearing at Adiala Jail

 Published last month:  Journalist Aijaz Ahmed of GNN TV reportedly clashed with Imran Khan during the Toshakhana II hearing at Adiala Jail, sparking debate over media ethics and political tensions.

Kaleem Omar: The literary legacy of Pakistan's most influential poet and journalist who shaped English poetry

Kaleem Omar: The literary legacy of Pakistan's most influential poet and journalist who shaped English poetry

 Published last month:  Discover Kaleem Omar's profound impact on Pakistani literature, from Lucknow to Karachi, his poetry and journalism shaped a nation's literary voice through exile and memory.

Islamabad High Court ban on video coverage sparks press freedom concerns

Islamabad High Court ban on video coverage sparks press freedom concerns

 Published last month:  Islamabad High Court bans video recording and live streaming, sparking concern among journalists who say the restrictions threaten press freedom and transparency.

Journalist Imdad Soomro faces pressure after exposing corruption in Sindh Public Service Commission

Journalist Imdad Soomro faces pressure after exposing corruption in Sindh Public Service Commission

 Published last month:  Journalist Imdad Soomro says he faces pressure after exposing corruption in the Sindh Public Service Commission, as the SHC halts recruitment over a fresh scandal.

Myanmar rebels abduct Border News Agency reporter Mu Dra

Myanmar rebels abduct Border News Agency reporter Mu Dra

 Published last month:  Border News Agency reporter Mu Dra was abducted in Maungdaw on Sept 20; CPJ demands her release and warns this attack endangers press freedom in Rakhine state.

Ramiz Raja's cricket legacy: The captain who chose dignity over dazzle in Pakistan's darkest hours

Ramiz Raja's cricket legacy: The captain who chose dignity over dazzle in Pakistan's darkest hours

 Published last month:  Explore Ramiz Raja's remarkable journey from Pakistan cricket captain to PCB Chairman, his role in the 1992 World Cup glory, and leadership through cricket's toughest times.

The rush to launch English news channels in Pakistan

The rush to launch English news channels in Pakistan

 Published last month:  English news channels in Pakistan face repeated failures due to poor language skills, lack of professionalism, and weak journalism standards.

Senior journalist Mazhar Iqbal killed in Islamabad traffic accident

Senior journalist Mazhar Iqbal killed in Islamabad traffic accident

 Published last month:  Senior journalist Mazhar Iqbal, a key figure in National Press Club politics, died in a traffic accident in Islamabad. Funeral to be held later on Tuesday.

Indonesia issues full-page newspaper ad on military's expanded role

Indonesia issues full-page newspaper ad on military's expanded role

 Published last month:  Indonesia’s defence ministry defends the military’s role in health, farming, and education under Prabowo Subianto, sparking debate over militarisation and democracy.