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Backing BOL: Parliamentary reporters stage token walkout

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 5 June 2015

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Backing BOL: Parliamentary reporters stage token walkout
Parliamentary reporters showed their support for BOL News journalists by staging a token walkout. They demanded job protection amid government-imposed challenges.

ISLAMABAD: All parliamentary reporters staged a token walkout Friday from National Assembly’s press gallery to express solidarity with journalists attached with BOL News Television. The journalist urged the government to ensure job protection of employees associated with private television channels. They said the government has caused uncertainty among journalists of BOL News by blocking the channel's transmission and freezing their bank accounts. Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid, however, assured the journalists that their problems would be addressed on priority basis. He said that economic matters of BOL News staff will be addressed in the next few days.

Key Points

  • Parliamentary reporters walked out in solidarity with BOL News staff.
  • They called for job protection for journalists at private channels.
  • The government has disrupted BOL News by blocking its transmission.
  • Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid promised to address their concerns.
  • Economic issues affecting BOL News employees will be tackled soon.

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