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Indian media and the Pakistan fixation

Indian media and the Pakistan fixation

 Published 3 weeks ago:  In 2025, Indian media's focus on Pakistan intensified, framing relations through nationalism during military tensions and sports events.

Israel cabinet approves plan to shut down Army Radio

Israel cabinet approves plan to shut down Army Radio

 Published last month:  Israel's cabinet has approved the shutdown of Army Radio by March 1, 2026, raising concerns about press freedom and democratic integrity.

CBS delays 60 Minutes segment on deportation report

CBS delays 60 Minutes segment on deportation report

 Published last month:  CBS News has delayed a 60 Minutes segment on Venezuelan deportations, igniting debate over political influence and editorial independence.

Dhaka journalists protest attacks on Prothom Alo, Daily Star

Dhaka journalists protest attacks on Prothom Alo, Daily Star

 Published last month:  Journalists in Dhaka protested against attacks on Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, raising concerns over media safety and press freedom.

RSF flags OpIndia-linked online harassment of journalists

RSF flags OpIndia-linked online harassment of journalists

 Published last month:  Reporters Without Borders highlights the role of OpIndia in online harassment campaigns that threaten journalists' safety and press freedom.

Unrest exposes growing risks for Bangladesh’s independent press

Unrest exposes growing risks for Bangladesh’s independent press

 Published last month:  The recent unrest in Bangladesh has intensified pressure on independent press, raising serious concerns about journalist safety and press freedom.

Hong Kong court hears wrongful dismissal case by ex WSJ reporter

Hong Kong court hears wrongful dismissal case by ex WSJ reporter

 Published last month:  A Hong Kong court has begun examining a wrongful dismissal lawsuit by ex-Wall Street Journal reporter Selina Cheng, linked to her union activities.

India rejects Bangladeshi media reports amid tensions

India rejects Bangladeshi media reports amid tensions

 Published last month:  India has officially dismissed Bangladeshi media reports on a recent protest, labeling them as misleading and factually incorrect amidst rising tensions.

Fully funded WPI fellowship accepting 2026 applications

Fully funded WPI fellowship accepting 2026 applications

 Published last month:  The World Press Institute Fellowship 2026 invites international journalists to apply for a fully funded program in the U.S., with applications due by February 15,.

Reuters chief Galloni reflects on journalism challenges 2025

Reuters chief Galloni reflects on journalism challenges 2025

 Published last month:  In a year-end podcast, Reuters' Alessandra Galloni highlights the pressing challenges faced by journalism in 2025, including safety and political pressures.

Algeria under scrutiny over imprisonment of French sports reporter

Algeria under scrutiny over imprisonment of French sports reporter

 Published last month:  French journalist Christophe Gleizes has been imprisoned in Algeria for over a year, sparking concerns from international press freedom organizations.

Bangladesh press freedom remains under strain beyond protests

Bangladesh press freedom remains under strain beyond protests

 Published last month:  Bangladesh's press freedom is increasingly threatened by legal, digital, and physical risks, impacting journalists beyond political protests.

Journalism at a crossroads as press freedom erodes in Pakistan

Journalism at a crossroads as press freedom erodes in Pakistan

 Published last month:  Press freedom in Pakistan deteriorates as journalists face intimidation, arrests, and economic pressure, raising concerns for democracy.

Global bodies condemn attacks on journalists in Bangladesh

Global bodies condemn attacks on journalists in Bangladesh

 Published last month:  Global bodies strongly condemned attacks on journalists in Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for accountability and protection of media workers.

Matiullah Jan calls out journalist unions over cozy ties with authorities

Matiullah Jan calls out journalist unions over cozy ties with authorities

 Published last month:  Matiullah Jan criticizes journalist unions in Pakistan for their ties with authorities and calls for reform at a national conference in Islamabad.

Tarar says Rs86 crore worth of government ads given to Dawn Media Group

Tarar says Rs86 crore worth of government ads given to Dawn Media Group

 Published last month:  Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar reveals that the government allocated Rs86 crore in advertisements to Dawn Media Group over the last 13 months.

When journalists move from the newsroom to the boardroom

When journalists move from the newsroom to the boardroom

 Published last month:  The transition from the newsroom to the boardroom reshapes journalists' perspectives and priorities, impacting their connection to journalistic values.

Bangkok leads global pact against online scams with tech partners

Bangkok leads global pact against online scams with tech partners

 Published last month:  Bangkok hosts an international summit to launch the Global Partnership Against Online Scams, aiming to enhance cooperation against cyber fraud.

UK editors warn against plan to cut Downing Street briefings

UK editors warn against plan to cut Downing Street briefings

 Published last month:  UK editors express concerns over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's proposal to cut daily Downing Street press briefings, jeopardizing media accountability.

Bangladesh unrest escalates as Dhaka newsrooms remain shut

Bangladesh unrest escalates as Dhaka newsrooms remain shut

 Published last month:  Protests and unrest in Dhaka continue as major newspapers suspend operations due to violent attacks targeting their offices.

Islamabad court grants post-arrest bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat

Islamabad court grants post-arrest bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat

 Published last month:  Islamabad court grants post-arrest bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat in a case linked to controversial online content and social media posts.

Israeli journalists rally against proposed media restrictions

Israeli journalists rally against proposed media restrictions

 Published last month:  Israeli journalists rally in Tel Aviv against proposed media restrictions that threaten press freedom and independence of news organizations.

UAE creates National Media Authority under new law

UAE creates National Media Authority under new law

 Published last month:  The UAE establishes a National Media Authority to enhance media regulation and policy, consolidating several media entities under one umbrella.

JournalismPakistan cofounder Stephen Webb releases Dusk memoir

JournalismPakistan cofounder Stephen Webb releases Dusk memoir

 Published last month:  Stephen Webb, cofounder of JournalismPakistan, releases Dusk, a memoir intertwining poetry and memory against the backdrop of Punjab's villages.

Dhaka protests torch Prothom Alo and Daily Star offices

Dhaka protests torch Prothom Alo and Daily Star offices

 Published last month:  Violent protests in Dhaka led to the burning of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star offices, highlighting dangers to press freedom amid political unrest.

Iranian editor jailed in provincial criticism case

Iranian editor jailed in provincial criticism case

 Published last month:  Majid Beiranvand, editor of Horo, was sentenced to one year in prison and forced residence for critical reporting on a provincial governor.

Pakistan minister flags AI impact on advertising jobs

Pakistan minister flags AI impact on advertising jobs

 Published last month:  Pakistan's Information Minister Ataullah Tarar highlights the impact of AI on advertising jobs, urging for solutions from industry stakeholders.

PTI announces boycott of select TV anchors and talk shows

PTI announces boycott of select TV anchors and talk shows

 Published last month:  PTI has officially declared a boycott of certain prominent TV anchors and their talk shows, citing concerns over media bias.