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Orya Maqbool Jan granted bail after contentious FIA arrest

Orya Maqbool Jan granted bail after contentious FIA arrest

 Published last year:  Political analyst Orya Maqbool Jan has been granted bail by the High Court after his controversial arrest by FIA sparked widespread outrage.

Berlin fellowship offers six-month digital security training for journalists

Berlin fellowship offers six-month digital security training for journalists

 Published last year:  Apply for the 2025 Berlin Fellowship in digital security training for journalists, with financial support and networking opportunities available.

Knight-Bagehot Fellowship: A transformative opportunity for business journalists

Knight-Bagehot Fellowship: A transformative opportunity for business journalists

 Published last year:  The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for journalists to excel in business journalism with full tuition and monthly stipends.

The News and Jang regret false attribution to the Foreign Office

The News and Jang regret false attribution to the Foreign Office

 Published last year:  The News and Jang express regret for wrongly attributing comments to the Pakistan Foreign Office regarding a letter to President Biden.

Veteran journalist and author Khaled Ahmed passes away at 81

Veteran journalist and author Khaled Ahmed passes away at 81

 Published last year:  Veteran journalist Khaled Ahmed passed away at 81, leaving a significant impact on Pakistan's media landscape and a rich legacy of thought-provoking works.

Anwar Iqbal laments the loss of responsible journalism with Wajid Ali Syed’s resignation

Anwar Iqbal laments the loss of responsible journalism with Wajid Ali Syed’s resignation

 Published last year:  Wajid Ali Syed's resignation from Geo News highlights the decline of responsible journalism, warns Anwar Iqbal about the industry's future.

Dawn calls out government for hypocrisy in VPN and social media ban

Dawn calls out government for hypocrisy in VPN and social media ban

 Published last year:  Daily Dawn critiques the government's hypocrisy on VPN usage and social media bans, highlighting inconsistencies in enforcement and religious implications.

VPN use to access blocked sites deemed un-Islamic by CII

VPN use to access blocked sites deemed un-Islamic by CII

 Published last year:  The Council of Islamic Ideology declares VPN use for accessing blocked sites un-Islamic, citing government authority to combat immoral content.

The Guardian exits X, calling the platform 'Toxic'

The Guardian exits X, calling the platform 'Toxic'

 Published last year:  The Guardian has exited X, labeling the platform as toxic due to harmful content and its influence on political discourse.

A test beyond the pitch: Champions Trophy 2025's political dilemma

A test beyond the pitch: Champions Trophy 2025's political dilemma

 Published last year:  The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 faces a political dilemma involving PCB, ICC, and BCCI amidst complex issues of cricket diplomacy and financial stakes.

Al Jazeera Media Institute 2024 Journalism Fellowship Program open

Al Jazeera Media Institute 2024 Journalism Fellowship Program open

 Published last year:  Al Jazeera Media Institute opens applications for its 2024 Journalism Fellowship, aimed at enhancing skills for experienced journalists!

Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media, and Globalisation: Scholarships available!

Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media, and Globalisation: Scholarships available!

 Published last year:  Apply now for the Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media, and Globalisation, offering scholarships for aspiring media professionals!

Applications open for Rest & Resilience Fellowship in Berlin

Applications open for Rest & Resilience Fellowship in Berlin

 Published last year:  Applications are open for the Rest & Resilience Fellowship in Berlin, offering support for journalists from countries with restricted press freedom.

The challenges of covering controversial topics in sports journalism

The challenges of covering controversial topics in sports journalism

 Published last year:  Covering controversial topics in sports journalism requires objectivity, ethics, and sensitivity to balance athlete privacy with the public's right to know.

Revolutionizing Retail: How AI is transforming e-commerce

Revolutionizing Retail: How AI is transforming e-commerce

 Published last year:  AI is revolutionizing e-commerce by personalizing user experiences and automating services, enhancing efficiency for both shoppers and retailers.

Philippines: Jailed community journalist testifies

Philippines: Jailed community journalist testifies

 Published last year:  Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio testifies on illegal firearm and terrorism charges, highlighting challenges to press freedom in the Philippines.

Asma Shirazi hits back, calling Moeed Pirzada's criticism 'political hypocrisy'

Asma Shirazi hits back, calling Moeed Pirzada's criticism 'political hypocrisy'

 Published last year:  Asma Shirazi responds to Moeed Pirzada's criticism, calling it political hypocrisy, amid a debate on democracy and journalistic ethics in Pakistan.

Journalists face new restrictions on recording in National Assembly

Journalists face new restrictions on recording in National Assembly

 Published last year:  The National Assembly has prohibited video recording by journalists, citing legislative complaints and concerns over media conduct within Parliament House.

Journalist Moeed Pirzada criticizes Asma Shirazi's comments on UK deportations

Journalist Moeed Pirzada criticizes Asma Shirazi's comments on UK deportations

 Published last year:  Moeed Pirzada criticizes Asma Shirazi for her enthusiastic response to UK deportations of Pakistani protesters, questioning her commitment to democracy.

Geo News faces 'technical glitch' on Trump-Imran Khan mention

Geo News faces 'technical glitch' on Trump-Imran Khan mention

 Published last year:  Geo News experienced a technical glitch during a broadcast discussing Trump and Imran Khan, highlighting media constraints in Pakistan.

James B. Steele Fellowship offers full support for aspiring business journalists

James B. Steele Fellowship offers full support for aspiring business journalists

 Published last year:  The James B. Steele Fellowship offers full support for aspiring business journalists through tuition-free master's studies and hands-on experience.

Dare to investigate? Asad Ali Toor confronts investigative journalists on Panjutha's abduction

Dare to investigate? Asad Ali Toor confronts investigative journalists on Panjutha's abduction

 Published last year:  Asad Ali Toor confronts Pakistani journalists over their neglect of ethics in the investigation of Intezar Hussain Panjutha's abduction.

The Nation scrubs controversial article on US lawmakers after editor denies role

The Nation scrubs controversial article on US lawmakers after editor denies role

 Published last year:  The Nation has retracted a controversial article on US lawmakers after its editor, Salman Masood, denied involvement in its publication.

Dawn calls for action to end impunity against journalists

Dawn calls for action to end impunity against journalists

 Published last year:  Dawn urges the Pakistani government to protect journalists and address impunity for crimes against media professionals, particularly in conflict zones.

Vietnamese blogger handed 12-year prison sentence for anti-state propaganda

Vietnamese blogger handed 12-year prison sentence for anti-state propaganda

 Published last year:  Vietnam's Duong Van Thai was sentenced to 12 years in prison for anti-state propaganda amid allegations of wrongful deportation from Thailand.

Mexican journalist Paty Bunbury shot dead

Mexican journalist Paty Bunbury shot dead

 Published last year:  Paty Bunbury, an entertainment journalist in Mexico, was shot dead in Colima, prompting calls for investigations into violence against the press.

Tarbell grants boost AI journalism with awards up to $15,000

Tarbell grants boost AI journalism with awards up to $15,000

 Published last year:  Tarbell Grants offers awards up to $15,000 for journalists reporting on the impacts and accountability of artificial intelligence, urging impactful storytelling.

Financial laws misused to intimidate journalists globally, UNESCO study reveals

Financial laws misused to intimidate journalists globally, UNESCO study reveals

 Published last year:  A UNESCO report reveals the troubling misuse of financial laws to intimidate journalists globally, highlighting a growing threat to press freedom.