PFUJ calls for restoration of Daily FIR declaration
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 13 August 2020
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has criticized the cancellation of Daily FIR's declaration by the deputy commissioner. They are calling for an immediate reversal of the order to protect media freedoms and local journalism.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has criticized the deputy commissioner’s decision to cancel the declaration of Islamabad-based newspaper Daily FIR.
PFUJ President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi have called on the deputy commissioner and chief commissioner to withdraw the cancelation order immediately.
“Media is a watchdog of society and exposes corruption at all levels. We want immediate restoration of Daily FIR, as it provides vital information to people of Islamabad and job opportunities to local journalists,” they stated.
Key Points
- PFUJ criticizes the cancellation of Daily FIR's declaration.
- Shahzada Zulfiqar and Nasir Zaidi demand immediate restoration.
- Daily FIR is crucial for local journalism and public information.
- The union highlights the media's role in exposing corruption.
- The call aims to protect jobs for local journalists in Islamabad.
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