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Daily Archives: May 4, 2023

Where is justice for journalists?

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All around the world, May 3rd is celebrated as world press freedom day to celebrate press freedom, examine press freedom around the world, defend the media from attacks on their independence, and to pay honor to journalists who have lost their lives while doing their work. Journalists usually reveal the dark realities of societies and […]


Pakistan’s press freedom ranking goes up, but challenges remain

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Pakistan has moved up seven places in Reporters Without Borders’ (RSF) Press Freedom Index 2023. However, the country has also been termed as one of the “world’s deadliest countries for journalists”. As the world observed Press Freedom Day on May 3, RSF published its annual report on press freedom around the world. The index ranks […]


Consultation held to identify media priorities

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Islamabad:To identify media development priorities, the Unesco organised stakeholder consultation on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday. The consultation was organised in collaboration with European Union Delegation to Pakistan, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Embassy of Sweden in Pakistan, High Commission of Canada in Pakistan, and Friedrich Naumann Foundation. More […]


Launching The Erased: unifying against censorship

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  On World Press Freedom Day (May 3rd) we want to turn all eyes on the danger of censorship and the 363 imprisoned journalists worldwide. Most of the time, the stories of these journalists remain untold – because what is not published cannot be read. Now, The Erased font makes them visible. Media outlets and […]


DigiMAP honors journalists’ unwavering commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day

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  The Digital Media Alliance of Pakistan (DigiMAP) has recognized the extraordinary dedication and unwavering commitment of journalists, both traditional and digital, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, May 03, 2023. Despite the numerous and varied challenges journalists face, they remain resilient, determined, and committed to their profession, believing that they serve the […]


‘Free press pillar of democracy

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  Information Minister Sharjeel Memon has said that the World Press Freedom Day is meant to salute brave journalists who with the power of their pen revealed the truth to the masses. In a message on World Press Freedom Day 2023, the provincial minister said that free press is an important pillar of democratic societies. […]


Press freedom: NA passes resolution

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  ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution on “World Press Freedom Day” and resolved that the fundamental right of freedom of speech enshrined in the Constitution under Article 19 which is the foundation of freedom of the press would be upheld. The resolution moved by MNA Mehreen Razzaq Bhutto was unanimously passed […]


Speakers for re-centring press freedom, diverse media

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  ISLAMABAD-During a seminar held on Wednesday to mark the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, speakers urged for a re-centring of press freedom, as well as the need for independent, pluralistic, and diverse media, as they are necessary for the enjoyment of all other human rights. The event was organized by UNESCO, Pakistan, […]


Journalism in Pakistan enjoying complete freedom now: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, May 03 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that 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 […]