The State of Pakistan Media: June 2026

  Published yesterday — June 2026 was a consequential month for Pakistan's media, marked by arrests, legal probes, disappearances, financial strain, regulatory pressure, and AI debates.

Journalism under threat: How fear and power shape reporting in Balochistan

  Published 2 days ago — Journalists in Balochistan face escalating threats, targeted killings and political pressure that force many reporters to self-censor, abandon stories or flee.

When journalists become participants: The Absar Alam-Samar Abbas dispute

  Published last week — A public spat between Absar Alam and Syed Samar Abbas over Kashmiri identity on Samaa TV has blurred lines between reporting, commentary and social media.

Taliban smartphone ban further limits media access in Afghanistan

  Published last week — Taliban ban on smartphones for government employees across provinces limits journalists' access to official information and hampers public communication.

Taiwan condemns China over New York Times reporter expulsion

  Published last month — Taiwan condemned China after reports that New York Times correspondent Vivian Wang was expelled related to a Lai Ching-te interview, raising concerns about press freedom.

The biggest threats facing journalism in Asia today

  Published last month — Asia's journalism faces AI-driven false content, economic and political pressure, eroding public trust, forcing newsrooms to tackle deepfakes and automation.

UAE sets minimum social media age at 15 in Arab world first

  Published last week — The UAE has set a minimum social media age of 15, requiring platforms to verify users' ages and strengthen protections for minors under new regulations.

Israel deports French journalist over West Bank reporting concerns

  Published 2 weeks ago — Israel deported RFI journalist Alice Froussard after she sought to report from the West Bank, drawing criticism from media groups over limits on access.

Israel tightens wartime media restrictions on strike coverage

  Published 3 weeks ago — Israeli military has renewed restrictions on media reporting of missile strikes and sensitive sites, barring images or geolocation that could expose impact locations.

UNESCO report makes economic case for independent media

  Published last week — UNESCO released a global review finding independent journalism yields measurable economic, governance and security benefits; the report urges governments, donors and funders to increase support for public-interest media.

Journalist exile crisis deepens as countries forcing reporters to flee doubles

  Published last week — Reporters Without Borders says the number of countries forcing journalists into exile has doubled in five years, reflecting a global deterioration in press freedom and safety.

Ethiopia expels French journalist after Tigray reporting

  Published 2 weeks ago — Ethiopia expelled French reporter A. Passilly after Tigray reporting, drawing criticism from press groups as retaliatory and damaging to press freedom.

England 2026: The founders reclaim the Beautiful Game

  Published 2 days ago — England invented football but endured long World Cup humiliation, absences, shocking defeats, and a decades-long struggle to reclaim its place in the global game.

Ben Stokes is leaving and cricket has no one to replace him

  Published 3 days ago — When Ben Stokes eventually departs, English cricket will lose a singular all‑rounder whose aggression, skill and leadership reshaped matches and cannot be easily replaced.

How Uruguay's 3.5 million people defied world football for a century

  Published 5 days ago — Uruguay, a nation of just 3.5 million, defied footballing giants by winning two World Cups and remaining a century-long force despite its tiny population.