Press Statement
Pakistan: PFUJ condemn attack on ARY News DSNG, Staff
20 May, 2022The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned intimidation of ARY News media workers and attack on ARY News DSNG during a PML-N political gathering in Sargodha and demanded the Pakistan’s responsible authorities to ensure security of the media workers.
Some charged people in the political gathering of ruling party PML-N attacked media team of ARY news in Sargodha, today while political leaders in the gathering urged the people to damage ARY News that has been critical to the ruling party.
PFUJ President GM Jamali and General Secretary Rana Muhammad Azeem have urged the political forces of the country to show temperament while condemned the mind set of political leaders and workers to attack critical media houses and workers.
“we have been requesting the government authority to look into and provide security to the media workers and ensure freedom of speech and expression in the country,” PFUJ leadership concluded.
Ihtsham-ul-haq
PFUJ Secretary Information & Coordinator
Written By
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists 8A Aboot Road, Lahore, Pakistan Phone: +92 321 4613322
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