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— Pacific Media journal warns economic and political pressures are eroding newsroom sustainability in small Pacific markets and risking public accountability.
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— PFUJ-Workers warns Pakistan's journalists face a deepening welfare crisis of layoffs, delayed salaries, poverty and health hardships with little support.
— HRCP demanded the release of Karachi journalist Aslam Shah, calling his arrest under PECA by the NCCIA a direct attack on press freedom.
— Human Rights Foundation says Pakistani court convicted several journalists in absentia, raising concerns about due process and judicial independence.
— Pakistani journalists abroad issue a joint statement rejecting in absentia convictions, citing lack of due process, constitutional violations, and international human rights obligations.
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— Arunachal journalists urged CM Pema Khandu to implement the delayed working journalists' pension scheme and recognise district press clubs.
— 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.
— JournalismPakistan has become the media partner of Asia Ink Expo 2026, a leading international ink industry event focusing on sustainable, water-based printing innovations.
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— RSF launches Iran help desk to provide VPNs, digital security, mirror-site support and emergency aid to journalists facing internet censorship.
— Reporters Without Borders says Iran's communications blackout sharply restricts journalists, isolating reporters and disrupting information flow amid unrest.
— Iran has intensified protest crackdowns with arrests and prosecutions, reported use of lethal force, and tightened internet controls and pressure on journalists.
— Iran imposed an internet blackout on Jan. 8, sharply reducing connectivity and blocking social media, messaging apps and news sites amid protests.
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— Independent U.S. journalists are launching reader-funded newsletters and nonprofit outlets to sustain investigative and local reporting amid newsroom cuts.
— Exiled Venezuelan editors from Efecto Cocuyo, El Pitazo and others formed a collaborative network to report Venezuela's political crisis from abroad.
— A weekly global media briefing by JournalismPakistan.com covering press freedom, newsroom trends, platform policies, and major media developments across Asia, the Middle East, and the world.
— Pacific Media journal warns economic and political pressures are eroding newsroom sustainability in small Pacific markets and risking public accountability.
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— RSF launches Iran help desk to provide VPNs, digital security, mirror-site support and emergency aid to journalists facing internet censorship.
— Reporters Without Borders says Iran's communications blackout sharply restricts journalists, isolating reporters and disrupting information flow amid unrest.
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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.
— Yalda Hakim warns a second deepfake video misrepresenting her reporting has circulated online, impacting journalist safety and trust in media.
— GTV News designates Gharidah Farooqi as vice president, acknowledging her noteworthy contributions to journalism and the channel's mission.
— Javeria Siddique, widow of journalist Arshad Sharif, reports increased harassment in Islamabad as she seeks justice for her husband's 2022 murder.
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— The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship is accepting 2026 applications, offering journalists a year of business, economics and finance study with tuition and stipend.
— 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,.
— The Pulitzer Center's Rainforest Reporting Grant supports journalists exploring key environmental issues in vital tropical forest regions.
— The Fund for Investigative Journalism has opened its 2026 grant cycle, offering substantial funding for diverse investigative reporting projects.
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— A critical look at how some Pakistani journalists pursue Western fellowships for perks, connections and leisure while neglecting training and ethics.
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— Channel 5 and Dunya mistakenly identified journalist Asad Kharal, causing outrage and raising concerns over media standards in Pakistan.
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— Haji Pajir Gul, a journalist displaced by conflict in North Waziristan, vows to continue his profession despite immense challenges and losses.
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— Aaj News Television has laid off a dozen employees in Lahore and Islamabad, raising concerns about employee treatment and contractual obligations.
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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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