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JournalismAI Festival 2025 to be held in-person in London this November

JournalismAI Festival 2025 to be held in-person in London this November

 Published 2 months ago:  Join global media leaders at JournalismAI Festival 2025 in London this November. Explore how AI is transforming newsrooms, reporting, and audience engagement.

Belarus journalist Aleh Supruniuk jailed three years for 'extremism'

Belarus journalist Aleh Supruniuk jailed three years for 'extremism'

 Published 2 months ago:  Belarus journalist Aleh Supruniuk, 57, sentenced to three years in prison for “participating in an extremist group.” Press freedom concerns rise in Brest.

Islamabad High Court reserves judgment on petitions in Arshad Sharif murder case

Islamabad High Court reserves judgment on petitions in Arshad Sharif murder case

 Published 2 months ago:  Islamabad High Court reserves judgment on petitions by Hamid Mir and Javeria Siddique seeking a judicial commission into slain journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder.

Reuters, AP demand answers after Israel strike kills Gaza journalists

Reuters, AP demand answers after Israel strike kills Gaza journalists

 Published 2 months ago:  Reuters and AP demand accountability after Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza’s Nasser Hospital on Aug. 25, 2025, killing five journalists and wounding others.

Bangladesh journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar found dead after threats

Bangladesh journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar found dead after threats

 Published 2 months ago:  Bangladesh journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar was found dead in the Meghna River after alleged threats. His death sparks outrage and demands for an independent probe.

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills five journalists, medics, civilians

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills five journalists, medics, civilians

 Published 2 months ago:  Israel’s strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital killed at least 20, including five journalists, Reuters reported. The IDF pledged an inquiry into the deadly attack.

Why Imtiaz Sipra remains Pakistan's most influential sports journalist 20 years later

Why Imtiaz Sipra remains Pakistan's most influential sports journalist 20 years later

 Published 2 months ago:  Discover the extraordinary life of Imtiaz Sipra, Pakistan's legendary writer who revolutionized sports journalism with his poetic, literary style.

RIUJ slams Abb Takk News over forced layoffs and unpaid salaries

RIUJ slams Abb Takk News over forced layoffs and unpaid salaries

 Published 2 months ago:  RIUJ condemns Abb Takk News for forced layoffs and unpaid salaries, accusing the channel of violating labor laws and minimum wage rules in Pakistan.

Sohail Warraich apologizes to politicians, journalists, and establishment in ‘I have no personal ego'

Sohail Warraich apologizes to politicians, journalists, and establishment in ‘I have no personal ego'

 Published 2 months ago:  In his column, 'I have no personal ego,' Sohail Warraich apologizes to politicians, journalists, and the establishment, reflecting on humility amid media controversy.

Richie Benaud: Cricket's greatest all-rounder, captain and voice who defined the game

Richie Benaud: Cricket's greatest all-rounder, captain and voice who defined the game

 Published 2 months ago:  Discover Richie Benaud's legendary cricket career as Australia's greatest all-rounder, captain, and voice-248 Test wickets, unbeaten series record, and iconic commentary legacy.

Sohail Warraich’s column reappears on Jang website after removal sparks controversy

Sohail Warraich’s column reappears on Jang website after removal sparks controversy

 Published 2 months ago:  Sohail Warraich’s column has reappeared on Jang’s website after its removal sparked controversy, reigniting debate over press freedom and censorship in Pakistan.

Vanishing online: The shocking removal of Sohail Warraich’s Jang column

Vanishing online: The shocking removal of Sohail Warraich’s Jang column

 Published 2 months ago:  Jang removed Sohail Warraich’s column online, in which he responded to criticism and defended his reporting amid a ‘fake news’ row. However, the column remains available in print.

Rana Sanaullah says Sohail Warraich columns escalated situation, calls for closure

Rana Sanaullah says Sohail Warraich columns escalated situation, calls for closure

 Published 2 months ago:  Rana Sanaullah says Sohail Warraich’s columns escalated tensions, urges closure after DG ISPR statement. Highlights social media’s role in political controversies.

Judge orders release of journalist Khalid Jameel, calls tweets historical facts not defamation

Judge orders release of journalist Khalid Jameel, calls tweets historical facts not defamation

 Published 2 months ago:  Judge Murid Abbas frees journalist Khalid Jameel, ruling his tweets on wars and Kargil as historical facts, not defamation. A win for press freedom in Pakistan.

How one man saved Pakistan's early cricket history: The Qamaruddin Butt story

How one man saved Pakistan's early cricket history: The Qamaruddin Butt story

 Published 2 months ago:  Discover Qamaruddin Butt, Pakistan's forgotten cricket writer who preserved early cricket history through 10 rare books (1954-1971). A literary legacy worth remembering.

'His only agenda is democracy': Farooq Faisal Khan defends Khalid Jamil after arrest

'His only agenda is democracy': Farooq Faisal Khan defends Khalid Jamil after arrest

 Published 2 months ago:  Veteran journalist Farooq Faisal Khan defends Khalid Jamil following his arrest in Islamabad, saying his only agenda is democracy and constitutional supremacy.

CPJ urges Maldives president to reject ‘regressive’ media bill

CPJ urges Maldives president to reject ‘regressive’ media bill

 Published 2 months ago:  CPJ calls on Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to reject a new bill that threatens press freedom, warning it could dismantle independent journalism and democracy.

Sohail Warraich defends his journalism and clarifies controversial column

Sohail Warraich defends his journalism and clarifies controversial column

 Published 2 months ago:  Veteran journalist Sohail Warraich hits back at PTI trolls, clarifies his column on Field Marshal Asim Munir, and defends his 40-year career in journalism amid political attacks.

Senior journalist Khalid Jamil arrested again in Islamabad raid

Senior journalist Khalid Jamil arrested again in Islamabad raid

 Published 2 months ago:  Senior journalist Khalid Jamil reportedly arrested in Islamabad during an NCCIA raid. Press freedom groups raise alarms as media crackdown intensifies in Pakistan.

On the brink: Crackdowns, censorship, and tragedies rock Pakistan’s media

On the brink: Crackdowns, censorship, and tragedies rock Pakistan’s media

 Published 2 months ago:  Pakistan’s press faces escalating pressure with PECA cases, new censorship laws, travel bans, and journalist deaths. Press freedom is under threat.

IFJ calls for withdrawal of PECA cases against women journalists in Pakistan

IFJ calls for withdrawal of PECA cases against women journalists in Pakistan

 Published 2 months ago:  After Pakistani authorities filed PECA cases against four women journalists over a WhatsApp group, IFJ condemns the move as a threat to press freedom and calls for the withdrawal of cases.

After the ISPR denial: What’s next for Sohail Warraich and Jang-Geo?

After the ISPR denial: What’s next for Sohail Warraich and Jang-Geo?

 Published 2 months ago:  Senior journalist Sohail Warraich faces backlash after ISPR denied his Brussels story about Imran Khan. Explore the potential PECA case, questions for Jang-Geo, and the broader impact on media credibility in Pakistan.

Cricket legend Wesley Hall: 'Fire in my bowling arm, kindness in my heart' — full interview

Cricket legend Wesley Hall: 'Fire in my bowling arm, kindness in my heart' — full interview

 Published 2 months ago:  Sir Wesley Hall shares his incredible journey from legendary West Indies fast bowler to knighthood, revealing stories from the historic Brisbane tie, his 200-minute bowling spell at Lord's, his faith journey, and his transformation from cricket icon to minister and knight in this exclusive interview.

Journalists call for PECA action against Sohail Warraich amid controversy

Journalists call for PECA action against Sohail Warraich amid controversy

 Published 2 months ago:  ISPR DG refutes Sohail Warraich's claims about Imran Khan. Debate rises over PECA case, media credibility, and accountability in Pakistan.

ISPR slams Sohail Warraich: Fake news scandal rocks media!

ISPR slams Sohail Warraich: Fake news scandal rocks media!

 Published 2 months ago:  ISPR accuses senior journalist Sohail Warraich of fabricating a story about Gen. Asim Munir mentioning Imran Khan during a Brussels event.

Ethiopian journalist abducted by masked men, two others detained

Ethiopian journalist abducted by masked men, two others detained

 Published 2 months ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Ethiopian authorities to investigate the abduction of newspaper editor Yonas Amare and release two other detained journalists.

Media condemns proposed new media control bill in Maldives

Media condemns proposed new media control bill in Maldives

 Published 2 months ago:  A controversial media bill revived in the Maldivian parliament seeks to create a powerful new regulator with sweeping punitive powers. The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) have condemned the proposal, warning that it threatens press freedom, silences independent journalism, and undermines democracy.

Agha Akbar: Pakistan's legendary sports journalist who transformed cricket writing into literature

Agha Akbar: Pakistan's legendary sports journalist who transformed cricket writing into literature

 Published 2 months ago:  Remembering Agha Akbar, Pakistan's legendary sports journalist who transformed cricket writing into a literary art form. From WAPDA to The Nation, his literary approach to sports journalism left an indelible mark on Pakistani media and cricket coverage.