JournalismPakistan.com | Published September 09, 2024 at 07:43 pm | Media Release
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ISLAMABAD—Aurat Foundation has strongly condemned the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, for his use of vulgar, immoral, and offensive language directed at women journalists. The Foundation described this behavior as a clear reflection of misogynistic attitudes and a blatant attack on press freedom.
The Chief Minister's threatening remarks are not only morally indefensible but also violate legal provisions. His actions constitute a breach of Section 10 of the Cyber Crimes Act 2016, which addresses cyber terrorism, and Section 10A, which pertains to hate speech. Aurat Foundation urged the concerned authorities to immediately initiate legal proceedings against him for these violations.
"We want to make it clear that anyone who believes women are easy targets is gravely mistaken," a spokesperson for Aurat Foundation said. "Today’s Pakistani woman is stronger, more informed, and empowered. She not only stands ready to defend herself but also to defend the nation’s political integrity."
The Foundation further emphasized the vital role journalists, particularly women, play in society. Whether reporting during wars, natural disasters, or civil unrest, journalists put their lives on the line to deliver the truth. Threatening or belittling them is disgraceful and will not be tolerated.
"This incident highlights the alarming moral decline in certain sectors of our political leadership. The normalization of vulgar and abusive language must be stopped, and we call upon all responsible leaders to ensure this cycle ends now."
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