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Daily Archives: December 9, 2021

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan concerned over journalist’s safety

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LAHORE: Senior journalist Rana Abrar Khalid’s request for information on gifts received by the prime minister from foreign governments has been blocked repeatedly by the Cabinet Division on the grounds that such information is classified. The HRCP has expressed concern over it. “This contravenes the Right to Information Act 2017. We have also received credible […]


Judges should restrain from media, remarks Islamabad High Court Chief Justice

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ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has started hearing a petition seeking an investigation into an alleged audio leak involving former chief justice Saqib Nisar. Following court notice, Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Khalid Javed Khan turned up before an IHC single bench comprising Chief Justice Athar Minallah. Opposing the plea for formation […]


European Union welcomes Financial Action Task Force progress, lauds legislation ensuring press freedom

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ISLAMABAD: The European Union welcomed the progress Pakistan made to implement the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) agenda and also lauded the adoption of the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Bill, 2020, by the parliament which later became an act with presidential approval. The act proposes a legal and institutional framework for a conducive […]