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February 4, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Wednesday said the over-riding priority of the current government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan was to ensure complete freedom of expression as provided in the provisions of the 1973 Constitution.He was responding to the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) annual report on freedom of media in Pakistan, published in newspapers on February 01.
The minister, in a letter to CPNE President Arif Nizami, said contrary to the assertions made in the report, even casual reader of the newspapers and viewers of the talk shows would testify that the freedom of expression enjoyed in the country was comparable to that of any Western democracy. “The safety, security and well-being of the media persons are closer to our hearts,” he added. He said, “I must add here that the report does not provide any data or iota of evidence in support of the allegations. Howev
Top Story
February 4, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Wednesday said the overriding priority of the current government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan was to ensure complete freedom of expression as provided in the provisions of the 1973 Constitution. He was responding to the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) annual report on freedom of media in Pakistan, published in newspapers on February 01.
The minister, in a letter to CPNE President Arif Nizami, said contrary to the assertions made in the report, even casual reader of the newspapers and viewers of the talk shows would testify that the freedom of expression enjoyed in the country was comparable to that of any Western democracy. “The safety, security and well-being of the media persons are closer to our hearts,” he added.
Top Story
February 4, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Wednesday said the over-riding priority of the current government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan was to ensure complete freedom of expression as provided in the provisions of the 1973 Constitution.He was responding to the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors’ (CPNE) annual report on freedom of media in Pakistan, published in newspapers on February 01.
The minister, in a letter to CPNE President Arif Nizami, said contrary to the assertions made in the report, even casual reader of the newspapers and viewers of the talk shows would testify that the freedom of expression enjoyed in the country was comparable to that of any Western democracy. “The safety, security and well-being of the media persons are closer to our hearts,” he added.
APNS condoles Malik Liaquat’s death
National
January 13, 2021
LAHORE: Hameed Haroon, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have expressed profound grief on behalf of APNS office-bearers and members of the Executive Committee over the sad demise of Mr Malik Liaquat Hussain, Director Marketing, Daily Din Lahore. The APNS office-bearers have offered condolence to the bereaved family and have prayed that Almighty Allah rest the departed soul in eternal peace and give them courage and patience to bear the loss.