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PFUJ for formulation of code of ethics for safety of media teams

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has exhorted upon the political and religious parties and groups to formulate “Code of Ethics” for ensuring security and safety of the media-persons while performing their professional assignments within the country and abroad as well.

Expressing grave concern over the rampant trend of intolerance and attack on media-persons by various groups and political parties within the country and abroad PFUJ said it is the duty of the organizers of the functions or protest rallies and marches to ensure security of the media persons.

Referring to a recent incident of thrashing media teams at Pervez Musharraf’s public meeting and PML (N) demonstration in Manchester.
Source: The Nation
Date:10/14/2010