PFUJ-led countrywide protests on May 28

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 26 May 2021

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has scheduled protests across the country on May 28. These protests aim to condemn the recent attack on journalist Asad Ali Toor and highlight the ongoing threats to media personnel.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has announced countrywide protests on Friday to condemn the assault on journalist Asad Ali Toor.

The protests will be held in front of press clubs across Pakistan, demanding action against the assailants and others who carried out similar attacks on media persons earlier.

Journalists and media workers are expected to participate in large numbers in protest rallies and gatherings to condemn the attacks on media persons.

PFUJ said Wednesday it was committed to being the frontline body for the safety and security of journalists and media workers.

The union has requested the civil society, labor and trade unions, and the general public to support the cause and participate in the rallies to send a strong message to those involved in crimes against journalists.

The union has especially appealed to all TV presenters and media persons covering official events or news conferences to tie black bands on their arms as a mark of protest against the attacks on their fellow media persons.

KEY POINTS:

• Protests planned by PFUJ on May 28 across Pakistan.
• Demands action against attackers of journalists.
• Large participation expected from journalists and media workers.
• Call for civil society and public support for rallies.
• Appeal for journalists to wear black bands in solidarity.