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Freedom of the press at its lowest in 50 years – study

Freedom of the press at its lowest in 50 years – study

  • IDEA report says Afghanistan, Burkina Faso and Myanmar saw steepest press-freedom declines worldwide
  • Defamation cases against journalists surge in South Korea, highlighting risks to media freedom in democracies
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Pakistan’s cybercrime law being used as ‘tool’ against freedom of expression, journalists — watchdog 

Pakistan’s cybercrime law being used as ‘tool’ against freedom of expression, journalists — watchdog 

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Pakistan’s digital rights group calls for independent body to monitor Internet censorship decision

Pakistan’s digital rights group calls for independent body to monitor Internet censorship decision

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Special ‘Most liberated area’: Karachi Press Club’s journey to becoming a stronghold of dissent video

‘Most liberated area’: Karachi Press Club’s journey to becoming a stronghold of dissent

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Journalist bodies criticize restriction on Quetta Press Club from holding events without government permission

Journalist bodies criticize restriction on Quetta Press Club from holding events without government permission

By SAADULLAH AKHTER ·
Journalist shot dead by suspected bandits in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province

Journalist shot dead by suspected bandits in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Israeli Channel 13 News ‘axed show for PM Netanyahu,’ UK protesters say

Israeli Channel 13 News ‘axed show for PM Netanyahu,’ UK protesters say

By Arab News ·
‘Unprecedented’ number of journalists arrested in Palestine since Oct. 7

‘Unprecedented’ number of journalists arrested in Palestine since Oct. 7

By Arab News ·
Mali’s junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in a deepening crackdown

Mali’s junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in a deepening crackdown

By AP ·
ABC Sydney staff threaten to stage walkout after termination of radio host Antoinette Lattouf

ABC Sydney staff threaten to stage walkout after termination of radio host Antoinette Lattouf

By Arab News ·
Rights groups urge US to ‘pursue accountability’ for journalists killed in Gaza

Rights groups urge US to ‘pursue accountability’ for journalists killed in Gaza

By Arab News ·
Al Arabiya backs anchor as Lebanese court issues warrant over IDF interview

Al Arabiya backs anchor as Lebanese court issues warrant over IDF interview

By Arab News ·
Israeli politicians call for killing of Gaza journalists in ‘deadliest year’ for reporters: The Independent

Israeli politicians call for killing of Gaza journalists in ‘deadliest year’ for reporters: The Independent

By Arab News ·

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