Newsroom

 Published last month:  Pakistani journalists' social media presence has moved professional disputes into public view, amplifying conflicts and blurring lines between reporting and branding.

 Published last month:  The decline of local news is eroding civic engagement and public accountability by reducing local information and curbing coverage of municipal affairs.

 Published last month:  France's print media faces a deepening financial crisis with nearly 1,000 layoffs since late 2025, triggering newsroom consolidations and reduced local reporting.

 Published last month:  Security tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing global newsrooms to change reporting practices and rely on remote verification to cover energy markets and shipping.

 Published last month:  Kash Patel's defamation suit against The Atlantic has intensified scrutiny of legal pressures on journalists and raised concerns about press freedom.

 Published last month:  Irshad Bhatti's podcast interview with actor Meera drew criticism after he pressed personal topics and Meera walked out, sparking debate over media accountability.

 Published last month:  Dan Qayyum's viral article drew one million views in days, igniting debate about independent creators' reach and what it means for Pakistan's newsrooms.

 Published last month:  Pakistan's media faced regulatory scrutiny, leadership changes and digital consolidation, highlighting industry stress and rising international recognition.

 Published last month:  Across Asia, journalists faced growing legal pressure, expanded surveillance and attacks on media outlets, even as a key appointment boosted gender diversity.

 Published last month:  Slow news days give journalists time to verify facts, pursue in-depth reporting, and reduce errors, strengthening overall newsroom accuracy and long-form storytelling.

 Published last month:  This press freedom review details arrests, legal actions, digital surveillance, and economic pressures constraining journalists and media institutions across multiple regions.

 Published last month:  Journalists report a chilling effect: fear of lawsuits, online harassment or reprisals that leads to self-censorship and alters newsroom editorial choices.

 Published last month:  SAJF reports more than 250 media rights violations across South Asia, citing killings, arrests, censorship and digital restrictions that curb journalism.

 Published last month:  Global online news coverage of violence against women and girls fell to about 1.3% in 2025, its lowest since 2017, raising concerns about diminished visibility.

 Published last month:  An attack on Asomiya Pratidin's office in Assam has heightened concerns about journalist safety and calls for a transparent investigation and accountability.

 Published last month:  Three men were arrested in London after an arson attack near Iran International's studios, heightening concern for the safety of exiled Iranian journalists.

 Published last month:  Edition 16 of the JP Global Media Brief outlines newsroom instability, regulatory friction, platform governance, and leadership shifts in journalism worldwide.

 Published last month:  Jahanzaib Haque has been named chief editor of Nukta after ARY Digital Network took a majority stake in March 2026; he pledges hands-on editorial leadership and a focus on team-driven growth.

 Published last month:  Khaleej Times, launched in 1978 as the UAE's first English daily, marks 48 years while transitioning from print to a digital-first model to reach readers.

 Published last month:  Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned of poor TV studio infrastructure, delayed staff salaries at legacy channels and questioned PEMRA public service airtime use.

 Published last month:  After 21 years at ARY News, investigative host Iqrar ul Hassan resigned to join the Awam Raaj Movement, reflecting on a career that began from humble beginnings.

 Published last month:  Sidra Iqbal has returned to Aaj News, resuming her program slot after a brief exit reportedly linked to a salary dispute between the presenter and management.

 Published 2 months ago:  Unverified reports say anchor Jameel Farooqui was seriously injured in a targeted shooting in Islamabad, raising concerns about journalist safety in Pakistan.

 Published 2 months ago:  The BBC plans to cut 1,800-2,000 jobs to save £500m amid rising production costs and licence-fee pressure, a move that may affect services and journalistic capacity.

 Published 2 months ago:  Incoming leader Péter Magyar plans to overhaul Hungary's state media, suspend state news broadcasts and pass laws to strengthen editorial independence.

 Published 2 months ago:  Senior journalist Ansar Abbasi urged legal action after a viral clip showed a TV host being lifted on-air, urging authorities to enforce broadcast standards.

 Published 2 months ago:  Vietnam is expanding state surveillance systems influenced by China's model, prompting concerns about eroding digital freedoms and risks to independent media.

 Published 2 months ago:  International press freedom groups urge Kazakh President Tokayev to halt criminal cases against journalists and overhaul restrictive media laws.