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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.

CPJ calls for Al Jazeera correspondent's protection in face of Israeli smears

CPJ calls for Al Jazeera correspondent's protection in face of Israeli smears

 Published 9 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges international action to safeguard Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al-Sharif amid Israeli smear campaigns.

Local newsrooms get global boost through IPI's four-month Accelerator

Local newsrooms get global boost through IPI's four-month Accelerator

 Published 9 months ago:  The IPI Local News Accelerator boosts local newsrooms globally with training, tools, and expert mentorship for sustainable media practices.

ICFJ offers full scholarships for journalists to join elite Data Journalism Program

ICFJ offers full scholarships for journalists to join elite Data Journalism Program

 Published 9 months ago:  ICFJ, with the Scripps Howard Foundation, offers full scholarships for journalists for the Data Journalism Program at the University of Maryland!

Apply now: McGraw Fellowships offer up to $15,000 for in-depth business journalism

Apply now: McGraw Fellowships offer up to $15,000 for in-depth business journalism

 Published 9 months ago:  Apply now for the McGraw Fellowships offering up to $15,000 for in-depth business journalism projects focused on critical global economic issues.

Bangladeshi journalist Khandaker Shah Alam killed in retaliation for reporting

Bangladeshi journalist Khandaker Shah Alam killed in retaliation for reporting

 Published 9 months ago:  Khandaker Shah Alam, a Bangladeshi journalist, was killed in a targeted attack for his reporting, highlighting dangers faced by media workers in Bangladesh.

Gaza journalists face starvation as AFP calls for urgent evacuation

Gaza journalists face starvation as AFP calls for urgent evacuation

 Published 9 months ago:  Gaza faces a humanitarian crisis as AFP urges the evacuation of journalists trapped amid dire conditions, highlighting severe starvation risks.

Mexican judge imposes gag order on journalist and newspaper over governor coverage

Mexican judge imposes gag order on journalist and newspaper over governor coverage

 Published 9 months ago:  A Mexican judge imposes a gag order on journalist Jorge Luis González and newspaper Tribuna, restricting coverage of Governor Layda Sansores.

Russia gearing up to prosecute internet users for searching 'extremist’ content

Russia gearing up to prosecute internet users for searching 'extremist’ content

 Published 9 months ago:  Russia's proposed law to penalize internet searches for extremist content threatens press freedom and could impose fines on millions of users.

Geo News apology adds to long list of Pakistani media's 'yellow journalism'

Geo News apology adds to long list of Pakistani media's 'yellow journalism'

 Published 9 months ago:  Geo News faces backlash for incorrectly reporting on a Trump visit, highlighting ongoing issues of yellow journalism in Pakistan's media landscape.

PTI slams ARY News for airing 'baseless' report, announces boycott and demands apology

PTI slams ARY News for airing 'baseless' report, announces boycott and demands apology

 Published 9 months ago:  PTI condemns ARY News for airing an unverified report about party leaders and demands an apology, announcing a boycott of the channel's programs.

Azaz Syed apologizes after Geo News airs false report on Donald Trump's visit to Pakistan

Azaz Syed apologizes after Geo News airs false report on Donald Trump's visit to Pakistan

 Published 9 months ago:  Azaz Syed publicly apologizes for mistakenly reporting Donald Trump's planned visit to Pakistan, underscoring media accountability issues.

Veteran journalist Shaheen Sehbai says his X account hacked, warns public not to engage

Veteran journalist Shaheen Sehbai says his X account hacked, warns public not to engage

 Published 9 months ago:  Veteran journalist Shaheen Sehbai's X account has been hacked, raising concerns over digital security for independent voices in Pakistan.

Mexican investigative crime reporters receive death threats

Mexican investigative crime reporters receive death threats

 Published 9 months ago:  Mexican journalists Óscar Balderas and Luis Chaparro receive death threats, highlighting ongoing violence against reporters covering organized crime.

Court suspends ban on 27 YouTube channels, slams lack of due process

Court suspends ban on 27 YouTube channels, slams lack of due process

 Published 9 months ago:  A court has suspended the ban on 27 YouTube channels, citing a lack of due process and violation of fundamental rights.

The government can ban YouTube channels, but it cannot ban the truth

The government can ban YouTube channels, but it cannot ban the truth

 Published 9 months ago:  The Pakistani government's recent ban on 27 YouTube channels highlights a troubling trend of censorship and repression against dissenting voices.

Zubeida Mustafa: A trailblazer in Pakistani journalism passes away at 84

Zubeida Mustafa: A trailblazer in Pakistani journalism passes away at 84

 Published 9 months ago:  Zubeida Mustafa, a pioneering figure in Pakistani women's journalism, passed away at 84, leaving a legacy of advocacy for marginalized communities.

They dared to speak the truth: Now Pakistan is erasing them from the internet!

They dared to speak the truth: Now Pakistan is erasing them from the internet!

 Published 9 months ago:  Pakistan's media landscape faces unprecedented censorship, targeting journalists and forcing dissenting voices to the fringes of society.

Justice Minallah rules police-custody media confession invalid, orders legal safeguards

Justice Minallah rules police-custody media confession invalid, orders legal safeguards

 Published 9 months ago:  The Supreme Court of Pakistan invalidates media confessions obtained in police custody, emphasizing legal safeguards for accused persons.

Crackdown on YouTubers: Government seeks court orders against prominent journalists for 'anti-state content'

Crackdown on YouTubers: Government seeks court orders against prominent journalists for 'anti-state content'

 Published 9 months ago:  The Government of Pakistan has filed court requests to block YouTube channels of prominent journalists accused of spreading anti-state content.

Even a win can't hide Pakistan's structural collapse in cricket

Even a win can't hide Pakistan's structural collapse in cricket

 Published 10 months ago:  Pakistan's recent cricket victories mask deeper structural issues within the sport's administration and player development.

Journalists stage walkout at post-budget briefing over government's dismissive attitude

Journalists stage walkout at post-budget briefing over government's dismissive attitude

 Published 10 months ago:  Journalists staged a walkout during the government's post-budget briefing, protesting the lack of a technical briefing and dismissive treatment by officials.

Legal storm brews as Dr. Nauman Niaz serves defamation notice on Shoaib Akhtar

Legal storm brews as Dr. Nauman Niaz serves defamation notice on Shoaib Akhtar

 Published 11 months ago:  Dr. Nauman Niaz has filed a defamation notice against Shoaib Akhtar over derogatory remarks made about his past during a televised program.

HRCP urges complete repeal of PECA, citing threats to free speech and civil liberties

HRCP urges complete repeal of PECA, citing threats to free speech and civil liberties

 Published last year:  HRCP has called for the complete repeal of PECA, citing its threats to free speech, civil liberties, and concerns over governmental control.

PFUJ condemns murder of journalist Syed Mohammad Shah, urges immediate justice

PFUJ condemns murder of journalist Syed Mohammad Shah, urges immediate justice

 Published last year:  PFUJ condemns the murder of journalist Syed Mohammad Shah in Jacobabad, calling for immediate justice and better safety for media professionals.

State within a state? Police block reinstated Jang employees from resuming duties

State within a state? Police block reinstated Jang employees from resuming duties

 Published last year:  Police at Rawalpindi's Waris Khan Police Station blocked 66 reinstated Jang employees from entering their workplace, defying a court order.

PFUJ slams Jang Group's 'economic massacre' after mass firing of over 80 workers

PFUJ slams Jang Group's 'economic massacre' after mass firing of over 80 workers

 Published last year:  PFUJ condemned Jang Group's dismissal of 80 Daily Jang Rawalpindi employees as an 'economic massacre' and demanded their immediate reinstatement.

Labor rights trampled: Daily Jang defies court, terminates over 80 employees

Labor rights trampled: Daily Jang defies court, terminates over 80 employees

 Published last year:  Daily Jang Rawalpindi has terminated over 80 employees, including sub-editors, defying court rulings and igniting labor rights concerns.

Moeed Pirzada to report journalist Fakhar Durrani to FBI over alleged data theft

Moeed Pirzada to report journalist Fakhar Durrani to FBI over alleged data theft

 Published last year:  Moeed Pirzada plans to report journalist Fakhar Durrani to the FBI over alleged illegal access to his banking information.