— New data from the Worlds of Journalism Report shows rising threats, political pressures, and shrinking media freedom for Pakistani journalists working in an increasingly hostile environment.
— Shahid Bhatti threatens legal action against Shahzeb Khanzada and his wife in Canada, claiming their actions endangered his life and violated Canadian law.
— Journalists across Pakistan condemn police for allegedly roughing up Imran Khan’s sisters outside Adiala Jail, sparking outrage and raising questions about rights and accountability.
— Pakistan’s information minister says the man who harassed journalist Shahzeb Khanzada in Canada has been identified as a PTI worker, though BBC Urdu says it cannot verify the claim.
— ARY News President Ammad Yousaf criticizes double-faced journalism in Pakistan, highlighting opportunism and ethical concerns without naming any journalist directly.
— Benazir Shah condemns AI harassment while Shahzeb Khanzada faces sharp criticism for agenda-driven coverage, raising questions about ethics and accountability in Pakistani journalism.
— A heated exchange between Shahzeb Khanzada and Shahbaz Gill on X escalates after a viral mall confrontation involving a member of the public, underscoring rising hostility and polarization in Pakistan’s media sphere.
— Geo News anchor Shahzeb Khanzada was verbally harassed in a viral video while shopping. A fellow journalist condemns the attack and calls for respect and media safety.
— Pakistani environmental journalist Amar Guriro leaves Independent Urdu after seven years to become Editor-in-Chief at Saga Digital AI, marking a major shift toward AI-driven journalism.
— Fahd Husain returns to writing his Sunday column at The Express Tribune and is planning a new English-language channel under Express Media Group.
— Prominent analyst Najam Sethi has left Samaa TV after two years and joined Dunya TV, marking another shift in Pakistan’s dynamic broadcast media landscape.
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— A Tamil Nadu politician is booked for allegedly threatening a journalist at a public event, raising concerns over press safety and the growing intimidation of reporters in India.
— Malaysia plans to bar under-16s from social media in 2026, introducing mandatory eKYC age checks for platforms amid debate over privacy, enforcement, and child online safety.
— GIJC25 opened in Kuala Lumpur with Maria Ressa urging journalists to confront authoritarian threats and shrinking resources through radical collaboration to protect global press freedom.
— Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urges fair pay for journalists, highlighting low wages and promising government action to improve media workers’ financial conditions
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— A Houthi-controlled court in Sanaa has sentenced 17 people to death for allegedly spying for foreign states, raising urgent media safety concerns in Yemen.
— Tunisian journalists protest rising media restrictions, warning of growing pressure as work permit bans, delays, and prosecutions intensify concerns over press freedom.
— Human rights groups urge U.S. officials to press Saudi Arabia on releasing jailed journalists and reforming media restrictions during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Washington visit.
— A Palestinian journalist was wounded during an Israeli operation in the West Bank, highlighting growing safety risks and rising operational pressures for media crews on the ground.
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— U.S.-funded broadcaster RFE/RL is ending operations in Hungary after funding cuts, raising concerns over press freedom and independent media in the country.
— CPJ honored five courageous journalists at its 2025 Press Freedom Awards in New York, raising a record $2.925 million to support global reporting under threat.
— Samoa’s prime minister has barred the Samoa Observer from Cabinet briefings, sparking condemnation from journalists and regional media groups over rising threats to press independence.
— CPJ urges Georgia to release journalist Mzia Amaglobeli after an appeals court upheld her two-year sentence, raising serious concerns over press freedom and political reprisals.
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— Retired banker Afzal Ahmad chronicles 77 years of Pakistan cricket through rare memorabilia in a new book that preserves the nation's sporting heritage from 1948 to 2025.
— PSL franchise fees lag far behind IPL's USD 18.5B valuation as Pakistan Cricket Board's bureaucratic grip stifles growth. Hard numbers expose a stark reality.
— Babar Azam's form slump reveals a psychological battle between classical artistry and modern cricket demands. Inside the mind of Pakistan's maestro, struggling to rediscover flow.
— PSL faces a crisis as the Multan Sultans dispute escalates while the RCB sale rumors swirl. Inside cricket's biggest franchise controversies and valuation battles.
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— Dive into an extensive exploration of the ominous challenges besieging Pakistan's print media sector. Delve into the heart of the debate on whether traditional newspapers can withstand the onslaught of the digital revolution.
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— The Nation stirs controversy by publishing a front-page photograph deemed highly insensitive. It runs an image of Bashir Ahmed Bilour, a senior ANP leader and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister, struggling for life after being targeted by a Taliban suicide bomber in Peshawar. The graphic picture on Sunday's front page draws criticism for its lack of professional judgment.
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— X’s new “About This Account” transparency tool reveals many politically charged accounts running from foreign countries, raising questions about propaganda, anonymity, and platform trust.
— A major X outage on November 18 disrupted newsroom workflows, exposed platform dependence, and created openings for misinformation as media outlets scrambled to shift distribution channels.
— Podcasting is transforming how audiences in South Asia consume news, offering mobility, depth, and independence as traditional media face pressure and digital habits rapidly evolve.
— India’s government has proposed strict new rules mandating the labelling of AI-generated and deepfake media to curb misinformation and ensure content authenticity on social platforms.
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— Fiona O’Brien named CPJ Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, strengthening press freedom advocacy amid rising global threats to journalists.
— 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.
— CNN’s Christiane Amanpour reveals her ovarian cancer has returned but says it’s being well-managed, urging greater awareness and early diagnosis.
— Fake news falsely claimed Ishrat Fatima’s death, sparking outrage. Colleagues condemn digital misinformation and honor her enduring legacy.
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— WAN-IFRA’s 2026 Digital Media Awards introduce a unified global process, streamlining entries and timelines to honor outstanding digital journalism across all regions fairly.
— The Poynter Institute announces its 2026 Leadership Academy for Women in Media, empowering 40 participants to lead and innovate in global journalism.
— Apply now for the Al Jazeera Media Institute’s 2025 Fellowship, fully funded for journalists and researchers to advance global media innovation in Doha.
— The Pulitzer Center is offering global reporting grants for journalists worldwide, funding high-impact projects on underreported issues with rolling applications in 2025.
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— Taimoor Abbas, a 22-year-old assistant cameraman with Samaa TV, was fatally shot on February 12, 2017, when unidentified gunmen attacked the channel's news-gathering van in Karachi. The assailants, opened fire on the vehicle, critically injuring Abbas with wounds to his head and chest. Despite being rushed to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.
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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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— A Dunya News Television reporter, Ibrar Ahmed, and cameraperson, Rehmat Ali, were injured in twin blasts in Quetta. The media team was covering the first explosion when a second blast occurred, resulting in further injuries. One rescue worker was killed, and 11 others were injured.
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— 24 News has terminated Sajid Mughal, their Malikwal correspondent, reportedly due to pressure from a political figure. Mughal had recently reported on an audio involving Muhammad Khan Bhatti, which led to his house being occupied and false FIRs filed against him. He claims his dismissal was without a show-cause notice or reason.
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