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Friday, October 3, 2025
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Topic: journalism

The number of journalists killed in Pakistan is declining. But something worse is happening

If PM Imran Khan wants the world to believe his liberal credentials, his government must transparently investigate attacks against journalists.

More Indian journalists prefer to tweet than go on the field to report — it suits the govt

A reporter can write only on the area of their expertise, but a hashtagger will deliver on anything from Bastar to US elections — with equal aplomb.

Why journalism today needs more of the likes of Harold Evans

In an age when the word 'news' is often preceded by the word 'fake,' UK’s Sunday Times editor Harold Evans' life was proof of the enduring value of the fourth estate.

Imran Khan govt seen getting intolerant of criticism as journalists face treason cases

Bilal Farooqi of Express Tribune, Asad Ali Toor of Samaa TV and former AAJ news anchor Absar Alam are facing sedition charges for allegedly defaming Pakistan Army and govt.

Editors in Modi’s India have two choices — speak up or give in to intellectual slavery

The press, which is the fourth pillar of Indian democracy, is not given the same status as the other three pillars today. Journalists have to make their choice.

Newspapers went on a strike in New York in 1945. But journalists were not missed

In ‘Bad News’, Rob Brotherton writes about how the availability of news has impacted our capacity for it, over the last 200 years.

Journalists know news and opinion are separate. But readers can’t tell the difference

If news organisations such as The New York Times want a robust opinion section, then they need to do a better job of explaining where – or if – the ‘wall’ between news and opinion exists.

AI is already putting journalists out of job. But there will never be AI Arnab or Ravish

Microsoft recently fired dozens of journalists responsible for curating and editing news stories to be replaced with automated systems.

Journalists want novelty in Covid coverage and end up amplifying the trivial

When novelty replaces context, the result is a less-informed but more up-to-date public. Rushing journalists can mistakenly inflate the importance of small updates.

Not just masks and gloves, reporters in Covid lockdown need mental health armour too

The year 2020 has been hard for journalists. And while we report on the sufferings around us, we shouldn’t forget to pause and process.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.