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Published 2 months ago: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has sought a report from the Ministry of Interior on the cybercrime case filed under the controversial PECA Act against women journalists, including Nayyar Ali, Sehrish Qureshi, Myra Imran, and Shakeela Jalil.
Published 2 months ago: Pakistan’s National Assembly has received a new bill seeking to regulate digital and visual media content. The Prevention of Obscenity and Indecency in Digital Media Bill, 2025, aims to curb indecent and obscene material online by creating a dedicated authority and Digital Content Evaluation Board.
Published 2 months ago: Four senior women journalists in Pakistan face false cases under the controversial PECA law, sparking outrage from PFUJ. The union calls it an attack on press freedom and demands immediate withdrawal of charges.
Published 2 months ago: Vietnamese authorities have issued an arrest warrant for journalist Doan Bao Chau under Article 117, a law often used to silence reporters. CPJ condemned the move, urging Vietnam to end its legal harassment of journalists and respect press freedom.
Published 2 months ago: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned the FIA’s registration of cases against senior women journalists under the PECA law. PFUJ calls the move an attack on press freedom and demands immediate dismissal of the cases.
Published 2 months ago: Imran Riaz Khan calls journalist Sohail Warraich a “tout” of the establishment, criticizing his article urging Imran Khan to apologize. Warraich also faces scrutiny over past commentary.
Published 2 months ago: Matiullah Jan has strongly criticized senior journalist Sohail Warraich for advising Imran Khan to apologize over May 9. In his column, Jan accused Warraich of siding with the Establishment and undermining journalism.
Published 2 months ago: AsiaOne, Pakistan’s newest news channel, promised fresh energy but has stumbled with imported anchors, scattered coverage, jarring programming, and copycat branding. Can it still find its footing in a crowded media market?
Published 2 months ago: Columnist Sohail Warraich faces intense criticism after advising Imran Khan to apologize to the military or face the fate of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Journalists accuse him of siding with authoritarianism and undermining democracy in Pakistan.
Published 2 months ago: Columnist Sohail Warriach has urged jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan to strike a deal with Pakistan’s establishment, warning of a Bhutto-like fate if he refuses. His column draws parallels with Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s downfall and stresses political compromise for survival.
Published 2 months ago: Senior DawnNews journalist Khawar Husain was found dead in his car in Sanghar with a gunshot wound, police confirmed. Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah has ordered a high-level investigation into the mysterious death.
Published 2 months ago: Discover the untold story of Anwar Hussain Khokhar, Pakistan's first vice-captain, who faced the first ball in Pakistan cricket history after Partition. A pioneer who built the foundation of Pakistan cricket through quiet determination and historic moments.
Published 2 months ago: On the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan’s media faces escalating persecution, censorship, and violence. Independent outlets are shuttered, women in media are silenced, and journalists are detained, harassed, and forced into exile. The IFJ urges urgent international action to protect press freedom.
Published 2 months ago: Remembering Razia Bhatti, the fearless Pakistani journalist and Newsline founder who died at 52 fighting for press freedom. Her legacy of courage in journalism continues to inspire media professionals worldwide.
Published 2 months ago: Pakistan’s civil awards are under scrutiny as dozens of journalists and political allies receive honors. Critics question whether these recognitions are based on merit or political loyalty.
Published 2 months ago: Qatar’s new cybercrime law amendment criminalizes publishing photos or videos of people in public without consent, raising serious press freedom concerns. The Committee to Protect Journalists warns that the vague provision could silence journalists, photojournalists, and bloggers in the country.
Published 2 months ago: Discover the remarkable journey of Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's pioneering diplomat who broke barriers as Asia's first woman newspaper editor and served as ambassador to the US and UN Permanent Representative.
Published 2 months ago: Discover Pakistan has launched Pakistan Today English News, the world’s first fully AI-powered English news channel, featuring lifelike AI anchors, reporters, and analysts, delivering unbiased coverage 24/7 worldwide.
Published 2 months ago: Remembering Farooq Mazhar, Pakistan's legendary sports journalist who transformed sports reporting into poetry. A tribute to the voice that made hockey and cricket immortal through words.
Published 2 months ago: Discover the extraordinary story of Hassan Sardar, Pakistan's legendary hockey centre forward, who led the nation to Olympic glory in 1984. From Karachi's streets to world champion, explore how he transformed hockey into poetry and became one of the greatest players of all time.
Published 3 months ago: Anchor Dr. Fiza Khan of Suno TV defends her 'abba Trump' jab at PTI after MNA Sanaullah Mastikhel storms out of her show Darparda. Old vulgar clip resurfaces.
Published 3 months ago: PFUJ condemns the targeted killing of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, calling for international action to protect press freedom and end impunity in conflict zones. Read the full statement and context here.
Published 3 months ago: From calling Trump PTI’s ‘abba’ to fake news, plagiarism, and homophobic attacks, Pakistan’s media has hit a new low. A shocking exposé of the worst ethical violations in journalism. Read the full timeline of scandals!
Published 3 months ago: PTI MNA Sanaullah Mastikhel stormed out of Dr. Fiza Khan’s talk show on Sunu TV after she repeatedly called Donald Trump the “abba” of PTI, sparking a heated on-air exchange and criticism over journalistic ethics.
Published 3 months ago: Israel says it killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif in Gaza, alleging he was a Hamas cell leader. Rights groups dispute the claim, calling it an attack on press freedom.
Published 3 months ago: UAE police warn social media users that abusive or defamatory comments, even in live streams, can lead to jail and fines up to Dh500,000, Khaleej Times reports.
Published 3 months ago: A moving tribute to Omar Kureishi, the legendary Pakistani cricket commentator who shaped generations of broadcasters and elevated cricket commentary to an art form through his eloquent voice and graceful mentorship.
Published 3 months ago: Pakistani journalist Asad Toor was stopped from traveling to the US for a State Department program after his name appeared on the PNIL, highlighting Pakistan’s deepening press freedom crisis.