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Pakistan most dangerous place for journalists: Experts

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PESHAWAR: Pakistan is the most dangerous place for practicing journalism in the world. Journalists working in conflict areas are often targeted by the militant organisations for not complying with their demands or not presenting their point of view. A similar allegation is also sometimes levelled against the security forces. These views were expressed by experts […]


Efforts afoot to get journalists safety bill approved

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By: Noor Aftab ISLAMABAD: The representatives of mainstream political parties on Thursday vowed that draft of the bill would be prepared and get passed in the Parliament to provide complete security and protection to the journalists and their family members. Addressing the meeting of executive council of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) held at […]


Govt to provide safe, secure working environment to journalists: Pervaiz

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Pervaiz Rashid said on Wednesday the government was committed to the freedom of expression and was taking steps to ensure that the media persons could perform duty in a safe and secure environment. Addressing a meeting of Steering Committee of Pakistan Coalition on Media Safety (PCOMS) here […]


PM announces commission for safety and security of journalists

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced on Wednesday the setting up of a media commission for safety and security of journalists in Pakistan. “This commission will propose measures to be adopted by the government to protect journalists in the field and to ensure their well being,” an official statement quoting the PM as saying during […]