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— Prominent journalist issues warning over a fabricated deepfake video falsely claiming her Sky News interview featured a 2025 Pakistan-India war discussion, part of rising digital misinformation campaigns.
— Pakistan has established an independent commission to protect journalists and media workers, aiming to strengthen press freedom, address threats, and improve welfare measures nationwide.
— Hamid Mir addresses criticism of his views on press freedom as he highlights the arrest of young journalist Sohrab Barkat despite a court order permitting travel abroad.
— Veteran anchor Hamid Mir has publicly defended detained journalist Sohrab Barkat, questioning state actions after Barkat’s airport arrest and raising international concern over press freedoms in Pakistan.
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— CPJ urges Kazakhstan to drop false information charges against Orda editor Gulnara Bazhkenova after police raids in Astana and Almaty and escalating pressure on independent media.
— Myanmar’s military government has released two prominent journalists as part of a mass prisoner amnesty, raising cautious hopes and questions about press freedom ahead of the December 2025 election
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— A UN media seminar in the Middle East stressed journalist safety, conflict reporting protocols, and cross-border verification as newsrooms face heightened risks covering Gaza and regional crises.
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<p>ISLAMABAD, October 2, 2025: Islamabad Police stormed the National Press Club, attacking journalists and damaging their cameras and equipment while dispersing a protest staged nearby. The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and other media bodies condemned the attack and termed it an act of terrorism. </p>
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