Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan resume publication
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 3 April 2017
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After a two-week closure, newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan have resumed publication. The halt was due to payment issues with regional authorities, which have now been addressed.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan Monday resumed publication after two weeks of closure due to a row over payments of advertisement bills by the regional authorities.
The efforts of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) and National Press Club, paved the way for serious and concrete steps being taken to resolve the matter.
All local newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan suspended publication on March 21 for an indefinite period as a protest against nonpayment of advertisement bills by the authorities and changes in rules which amounted to gagging the press.
The newspapers ran front-page advertisements, thanking PFUJ, RIUJ and the National Press Club.
“We are thankful to PFUJ, RIUJ and the National Press Club who started a protest campaign against the treatment meted out to the media in Gilgit-Baltistan. They supported us at every forum and also came on to the roads to protest,” the adverts read.
The newspapers that had closed down included Roznama K-2; Ausaf; Badshamal; Mohasib; Bedar; Himalaya Today; Daily Tarjman; Daily Cargil; Roznama Azaan; Roznama Salam; Sada-i-Gilgit; JB, Express; Siachin; Himalaya and Wateen.
Key Points
- Newspapers suspended publication for two weeks over advertisement payment issues.
- The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists and others played a crucial role in negotiations.
- Local media expressed gratitude to the PFUJ and RIUJ for their support.
- The closure began on March 21 in protest against nonpayment.
- Several local newspapers were affected, including Roznama K-2 and others.
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