American diplomats visit National Press Club
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 15 September 2021
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American diplomats engaged with journalists at the National Press Club in Islamabad. The discussions focused on the concerns surrounding the proposed media authority and restrictions on press freedom.Summary
ISLAMABAD—American diplomats visited the National Press Club (NPC) on Tuesday and interacted with journalists.
The journalists briefed them on press freedom in the country regarding the proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) and media restrictions.
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), all media organizations and associations, opposition parties, lawyers, civil society members, and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) have rejected PMDA.
US Embassy spokesperson Ms. Heather Eaton, Monica Pons, and Shehla Rizwan from USAID were visitors to the club. PFUJ President Shahzada Zulfiqar, Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi, National Press Club President Shakeel Anjum, Joint Action Committee Chairman Afzal Butt, analyst Mazhar Abbas, television presenters Hamid Mir, Tariq Chaudhry, and others attended the interaction.
Shahzada Zulfiqar and senior journalists gave a detailed briefing on the media situation in the country, restrictions, and other media issues.
Key Points
- Diplomats interacted with journalists at the National Press Club.
- The meeting addressed concerns about the proposed PMDA.
- Various organizations and associations have rejected the PMDA.
- Key attendees included PFUJ President Shahzada Zulfiqar and US Embassy representatives.
- The discussion highlighted the current media landscape and restrictions in Pakistan.
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