Sharif announces commission for safety of journalists

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 19 March 2014

The Pakistani government is establishing a media commission dedicated to journalist safety. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during a meeting with CPJ delegates.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced setting up a media commission focusing specifically on safety of journalists. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif made the announcement about the commission during a meeting with a delegation of Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). An official statement quoted Sharif as saying the commission will propose measures to be adopted by the government to protect journalists in the field and to ensure their well being. "I want to make Pakistan a journalist-friendly country where not only national but international media community should feel safe, secure and respected" Sharif said.

The commission will comprise government officials, media leaders and public figures to propose ways to protect journalists in the field and to monitor the prosecution of crimes against journalists.

KEY POINTS:

• New media commission formed to enhance journalist safety in Pakistan.
• Announcement made by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
• Commission to include government officials and media leaders.
• Will propose measures to protect journalists in the field.
• Aims to create a journalist-friendly environment in Pakistan.