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— Pakistani journalists abroad issue a joint statement rejecting in absentia convictions, citing lack of due process, constitutional violations, and international human rights obligations.
— News avoidance is rising globally as audiences disengage from journalism. Media experts warn it may pose a bigger threat than misinformation to the future of news.
— A data-driven outlook on Pakistan and global media in 2026, examining legal risks, platform dependence, AI adoption, audience trust, and newsroom survival trends.
— Pakistan's Dawn warns that life sentences for journalists and YouTubers accused of defaming state institutions risk chilling press freedom and setting a dangerous legal precedent.
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— Indonesia's new criminal code took effect in early January, prompting concern from rights groups and journalists over free speech, protest rules, and broad legal provisions under the updated KUHP.
— Indonesian journalists in Aceh condemn an army officer for seizing a reporter's phone during a peaceful flood protest, calling it unlawful intimidation and urging stronger press protection.
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— The Punjab and Chandigarh Journalists Union condemns cybercrime FIRs against journalists and activists as an attack on press freedom and expression.
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— Israel has urged its Supreme Court to uphold a ban on unrestricted foreign media access to Gaza, citing security concerns as press groups warn of limits on independent reporting.
— Arab journalist unions from Jordan and Egypt announce deeper cooperation on training and advocacy, stressing media freedom and the role of Arab media in shaping global narratives.
— The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights highlights ongoing restrictions on journalists in occupied territories, impacting press freedom and humanitarian reporting.
— In 2025, over 42 Palestinian journalists were detained by Israeli authorities, highlighting pressing concerns for press freedom and journalist safety.
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— At least 14 Venezuelan and international media workers were detained while covering protests and a legislative session after Maduro's ouster, raising fresh press freedom concerns.
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— Myanmar journalist Sut Ring Pan was sentenced to 13 years in prison for fake news, incitement, and terrorism linked to election reporting.
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— The World Press Institute Fellowship 2026 invites international journalists to apply for a fully funded program in the U.S., with applications due by February 15,.
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— The evolution of newspaper editors in Pakistan reflects a diminishing role as owners exert undue influence over editorial independence.
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— The rise of citizen journalism challenges traditional definitions, prompting the need for clarity on who qualifies as a journalist in Pakistan.
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— The International New York Times Asian edition features significant white space, stirring discussions on censorship in Pakistan's journalism landscape.
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— Abu Zar Afridi, a journalist from FATA, endured threats, abduction attempts, and a bomb blast, highlighting the dangers faced by reporters.
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Farooq Mazhar was a distinguished Pakistani sports journalist and commentator whose career spanned over four decades. His unyielding passion for sports journalism, particularly field hockey, made him a prominent figure. He began his career in 1959 with the Sports Times magazine and covered nine Summer Olympics. Mazhar also served as the editor of The News. He died of a heart attack in 2001.
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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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