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Protecting journalism is what PPP stands for, says Sherry Rehman

Media freedom is one of the most important pillars of democracy. In Pakistan, there is a dire need for substantive legislation to protect the journalist community. The PPP has and will always stand by the journalists in the country. No democracy can thrive without a free press

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January 9, 2021
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During a meeting with members of Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman, discussed the proposed “the Protection of Journalists and Media professionals Bill 2020”. The Bill aims to build an effective safety mechanism for freedom of expression for journalists.  

The meeting was attended by Advisor to CM on Information, Law and Environment, Murtaza Wahab, Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)’s Fellowship editor, Ghazala Fasih, and Secretary General, Owais Aslam Ali. 

“The Protection of Journalists and Media professionals Bill 2020” was prepared by the Ministry of Human Rights last year in February. 

“We need a robust provincial law to protect our journalists who face unprecedented levels of threat and violence by the federal government. Promoting the safety of journalists and combating impunity for those who attack them is the need of the hour,” the PPP senator added.  

 “In the World Press Freedom Index for 2020, Pakistan ranked 145 out of 180 countries. Today, journalists are being intimidated, threatened, censored and punished. The PTI government is finding new ways to silence media workers,” Rehman added.

“Protecting journalism is what PPP stands for. Chairman PPP, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has clearly stated that we need to introduce progressive laws to protect and safeguard our journalists,” the PPP leader maintains. 

Rehman recommended another consultative meeting to discuss the proposed Bill with senior journalists in Karachi. 

She concluded media freedom is one of the most important pillars of democracy. In Pakistan, there is a dire need for substantive legislation to protect the journalist community. The PPP has and will always stand by the journalists in the country. No democracy can thrive without a free press. 

 


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