He said freedom of expression was distinction of civilized nations He alleged Imran Khan had poisoned the youth with intolerance Shehbaz Sharif said the whole nation saluted the journalists ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the violence by Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) workers against journalists in Lahore, and assured that the government … Read more
PM Shehbaz Sharif vowed to facilitate implementation of the Journalists’ Safety Law He expressed commitment to uphold principles of freedom of expression and free media He said parliament passed landmark Protection of Journalists and Media Professional Act ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to support all efforts that promote and … Read more
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Monday called the Russian President Vladimir Putin to appreciate his stance on the limitations of freedom of speech. PM Khan wrote on his Twitter, “Just spoke to President Putin primarily to express my appreciation for his emphatic statement that freedom of speech could not be a pretext to abuse … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday urged the West to be mindful about the sentiments of Muslims while pursuing the notion of freedom of expression so as to promote interfaith harmony. “Creation of hatred in the clothing of freedom of speech is something the West has to look upon to increase cooperation among Islam, … Read more
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has strongly condemned incitement against the Islamic religion and the Holy Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). Taking to his official Twitter handle, Asad Umar said: “Freedom of expression is not without limits. 16 european countries criminalize denial of holocaust. Treason felony act criminalizes calling for abolition … Read more
Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting on the account of World Press Freedom Day said Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) government firmly believes in the fundamental, constitutional and legal right of freedom of expression. In his tweets on Sunday, Shibli Faraz expressed the determination to provide all possible facilities for the promotion of … Read more
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has expressed concern about press freedom worldwide, despite drop in media casualties in 2019. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan,The UNESCO Observatory of Killed Journalists recorded 56 journalist killings in 2019, compared to 99 in 2018 – the lowest annual toll in more than a decade. … Read more
Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) has made twitter, Facebook aware of suspension of pro-Kashmir twitter accounts of Pakistani being in violation of Twitter community guidelines. According to PTA suspension of pro-Kashmir twitter accounts of Pakistani is an example of choking freedom of expression. PTA has taken the matter up with the relevant authorities after reports surfaced … Read more
