AJK PM Reaffirms Commitment to Journalists’ Rights

Muzaffarabad: Prime Minister Azad Kashmir, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, has said that the PPP government would continue to protect the right to freedom of opinion and expression while strengthening democratic values.He made these assertions while speaking to a representative delegation consisting of senior journalists from the Central Press Club Muzaffarabad who called on him here today.He said that free and professional journalism forms the cornerstone of any civilized society.‎Prime minister Rathore assured the delegation that the protection of journalists’ rights would be ensured at all costs.” Journalists serve as the eyes and ears of society”, he said adding that concrete steps were being taken to encourage responsible reporting and foster better coordination between the government and the media. During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the challenges faced by the media, while acknowledging the government’s efforts to address them. The delegation also paid tribute to the Prime Minister for promoting people-friendly policies, safeguarding press freedom, and taking practical steps for the welfare of the people.They lauded the government’s positive role in ensuring institutional stability of the media and providing a conducive and independent working environment. The delegation included President Central Press Club Sohail Mughal, Vice Chairman Press Foundation Sardar Zulfiqar Ali, former President Central Press Club Syed Afaq Hussain Shah, senior journalist Tariq Naqash, senior journalist Javed Hashmi, Special and others.