CPJ lauds Pakistan for evacuation of journalists from Afghanistan
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 16 August 2021
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The Committee to Protect Journalists has acknowledged Pakistan's effective role in the evacuation of foreign media personnel from Afghanistan. Minister Fawad Chaudhry emphasized Pakistan's commitment to supporting media freedom globally.Summary
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has appreciated Pakistan's role in safe evacuation of foreign media correspondents from Afghanistan, Radio Pakistan reported.
The Committee's Asia Program Coordinator, Steven Butler, during a telephonic conversation with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry, lauded Pakistan for its cooperation in safe evacuation of foreign journalists from Afghanistan.
Talking to Butler, the information minister said Pakistan supports freedom of expression all over the world and protection of all people affiliated with media.
He said Pakistan has set up a special cell for facilitating evacuation of media persons from Afghanistan.
Photo: Reuters
KEY POINTS:
- CPJ commends Pakistan's role in journalist evacuation.
- Minister Fawad Chaudhry discussed media freedom with CPJ.
- Pakistan established a special cell for media evacuation.
- Foreign journalists have faced increasing challenges in Afghanistan.
- CPJ's recognition highlights Pakistan's international cooperation.
