Top Story June 5, 2021 ISLAMABAD: The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom in over 100 countries, in a letter to Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, on Friday called for withdrawal of Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) Ordinance 2021, says a press release. The letter says that IPI is, extremely concerned over the Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) Ordinance 2021 that his government has proposed, as IPI fears that implementation of this Ordinance will drastically curtail press freedom in the country. The letters that while his government’s decision to appoint a committee to discuss the Ordnance with stakeholders is a positive move, IPI believes that the Ordnance itself should be withdrawn immediately, as there are sufficient mechanisms and processes available in the country to regulate the media and the PMDA will have a negative impact on the freedom of a vibrant and responsible media in Pakistan.