PFUJ demands Shehbaz Gill's removal for trolling women journalists

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 3 March 2021

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has condemned the trolling of women journalists by Shehbaz Gill. They demand his removal as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister due to his unfitness for the role.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned trolling of women journalists and anchorpersons by Shahbaz Gill, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, and demanded his resignation

In a joint statement, President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi called for Gill’s immediate removal. They said he has proven time and again to be unfit for SAPM and government spokesperson’s job.   

They pointed out that SAPM and government spokesperson’s job is to bridge gaps between the government and the media for better relations between two critical organs of the state instead of widening that gap by attacking and trolling journalists.       

PFUJ has urged the government to assign such a vital position to a suitable person for strengthening relations between media and the government.

KEY POINTS:

• PFUJ condemns trolling of women journalists by Shehbaz Gill.
• Demand for Gill's immediate resignation from his position.
• Gill's behavior has widened the gap between media and government.
• PFUJ calls for a suitable replacement to improve media relations.
• The role of government spokesperson is vital for bridging state organs.