Pakistan

Press freedom day observed to protect journalists’ fundamental rights

Islamabad: World Press Freedom Day was observed on Wednesday with a renewed pledge to protect the fundamental principles of press freedom and defend the media from attacks on their independence.

Multiple events were organized by the journalist bodies, civil society and public sector to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in line of the duty.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to Twitter saying “On World Press Freedom Day, I pay glowing tributes to journalists across the world, particularly those in Pakistan for the commendable work they are doing to inform and educate the people.”

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said the present coalition government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif fully believed in the freedom of the media and it would continue to take practical measures to protect journalists.

In a statement on the occasion of Press Freedom Day, she said all over the world including Pakistan, now journalism in the country was enjoying with complete freedom.

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Sherry Rehman remarked that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) believed in the independence of media, playing an important role in holding those in power accountable.

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