Women in Media

 Published 6 days ago:  Myanmar freelance reporter Sut Ring Pan sentenced to 13 years for reporting on the military ahead of elections, highlighting press freedom challenges and journalist detentions

 Published 6 days ago:  Journalist Yalda Hakim says a second AI deepfake video falsely portraying her reporting has circulated online, highlighting growing risks of misinformation targeting journalists in Pakistan.

 Published 6 days ago:  GTV News announces the ceremonial appointment of senior anchor Gharidah Farooqi as Vice President, citing her professionalism, credibility, and contributions to Pakistani television journalism.

 Published 6 days ago:  Widow of slain journalist Arshad Sharif says harassment is escalating in Islamabad as she seeks justice, citing slow investigations and renewed safety concerns after court findings.

 Published last week:  International rights groups mark the anniversary of Pham Doan Trang’s sentence, renewing calls for her release and highlighting ongoing risks to press freedom and independent reporting in Vietnam.

 Published last week:  Belarusian journalist Maryna Zolatava was released after spending more than four years in detention, along with 123 other political prisoners, highlighting the ongoing struggles for press freedom under Lukashenko.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  A new UN Women report finds 70 percent of women journalists and activists worldwide face online violence, with 42 percent reporting offline harm linked to digital attacks, raising serious press freedom concerns.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  PEMRA has referred an Aaj News program to the Council of Complaints over alleged violations of the Electronic Media Code of Conduct following unverified political claims aired on November 18.

 Published last month:  IFJ warns that global extremism and far-right movements increasingly threaten women journalists, with online harassment, violence, and discrimination rising worldwide.

 Published last month:  Fiona O’Brien named CPJ Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, strengthening press freedom advocacy amid rising global threats to journalists.

 Published last month:  CDEPS and CPJ condemn the arrest of 7TV’s Maimouna Ndour Faye and other journalists in a late October crackdown on Senegalese media over interviews with a wanted politician.

 Published last month:  CNN’s Christiane Amanpour reveals her ovarian cancer has returned but says it’s being well-managed, urging greater awareness and early diagnosis.

 Published 2 months ago:  Fake news falsely claimed Ishrat Fatima’s death, sparking outrage. Colleagues condemn digital misinformation and honor her enduring legacy.

 Published 2 months ago:  Broadcast journalist Maleeha Hashmey alleges harassment in Pakistan, citing travel ban, frozen bank accounts, and SIM blocking amid growing concerns over press freedom.

 Published 3 months ago:  Meher Bokhari’s frozen account exposes Pakistan’s deepening media clampdown. Why are journalists facing bans, no-fly lists, and financial blockades?

 Published 3 months ago:  Pakistani journalist Samina Pasha says her bank account was frozen by NCCIA, calling it part of efforts to silence critical media voices.

 Published 3 months ago:  CPJ hails the release of eight Belarusian journalists as the U.S. lifts airline sanctions, urging Belarus to free all reporters jailed for their work.

 Published 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 months ago:  Zubeida Mustafa, a pioneering voice in Pakistani journalism and a champion of the marginalized, passed away at the age of 84. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of media professionals.

 Published 9 months ago:  Former Suno TV anchor Paras Jahanzaib breaks silence on her sudden removal, exposing government pressure tactics against journalists who refuse to follow official narratives in Pakistan.

 Published 10 months ago:  Pakistani women journalists like Munizae Jahangir and Asma Shirazi face severe threats, harassment, and online abuse. This article examines the struggles faced by women in the media, the systemic challenges they encounter, and potential solutions.

 Published last year:  Prominent journalist Asma Shirazi faces relentless online harassment in a coordinated campaign involving gendered disinformation. Press freedom groups demand immediate action to protect female journalists in Pakistan.

 Published last year:  In a sharp rebuttal, anchor Asma Shirazi responded to Moeed Pirzada's allegations, calling him a one-time puppet of the establishment and questioning his commitment to democratic values and human rights.

 Published last year:  GNN anchor Samina Pasha resigns due to pressure from certain quarters, underscoring concerns over media freedom in Pakistan. She highlights the sacrifices made by journalists for speaking the truth.