While Nepal’s press freedom ranking indicates progress, the dwindling credibility of the FNJ suggests otherwise.

Rapidly developing AI tools can undermine the public’s hard-won trust in journalistic practices.

There has been no progress in institutionalising press freedom and ensuring editorial independence.

Media organisations must develop policies for AI use and ensure transparency and ethical implementation.

While there has been an increase in news media outlets, there has also been a surge in fake news.

Journalists and state agencies are both to blame for the low ranking in the press freedom index.

The government tried to stop criticism by threatening and spreading fear among journalists.

The year 2019 saw more incidents related to press freedom violation than in the past seven years.

Protracted governmental strategies have led to waning press freedom in Nepal

Just having access to the internet is not enough to overcome the digital divide

Nepal’s press freedom seems to be improving compared to previous years for three reasons: First, not a single journalist (including citizen journalists or media assistants) was killed or displaced from their workplace due to their journalistic performance in 2017.

US President Donald Trump uses Twitter not only to express his frustration and displeasure, but also to attack anyone without caring about diplomacy and decency.

Press freedom remains a myth in daily practice despite broad legislative measures

Let’s wage war against the trend of selling emotions over facts on digital platforms

Constitution drafters seriously misunderstood idea of press freedom, which differs from right to communication