Pak-Afghan journalists form association
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 26 January 2015
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A new association for journalists from Pakistan and Afghanistan has been launched in Kabul to address mutual interests. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration on freedom of expression and information sharing.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Journalists from Pakistan and Afghanistan have formed an association with the help of an NGO to discuss issues and news of mutual interest.
The association was formally launched Friday by journalists from the both countries in Kabul. It has been jointly established by the Afghanistan chapter of San Francisco-based NGO Equal Access (EA) and Nai – Supporting Open Media in Afghanistan.
Sediqullah Tawhidi, head of Nai, said it is a humble endeavor that will help the journalists in two countries share information and work together for safeguarding freedom of expression.
He said the main purpose of establishing the association is information sharing and the members of this association will be meeting twice a year to discuss different issues pertaining to freedom of speech.
Key Points
- Pakistani and Afghan journalists form a new association.
- Initiative supported by NGOs Equal Access and Nai.
- Goals include information sharing and freedom of expression.
- Members to meet biannually to address key issues.
- Launch event held in Kabul on Friday.
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