PFUJ condemns PEMRA ban on covering funeral
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 10 March 2016
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The PFUJ has condemned PEMRA's ban on media coverage of Mumtaz Qadri's funeral, calling it unconstitutional. They warned of protests if any media outlets are penalized for reporting.Summary
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has demanded that notices issued by authorities to some television channels and newspapers that covered Mumtaz Qadri's funeral be immediately withdrawn.
The union condemned the ban by PEMRA on this event's coverage and termed it a violation of Article 19. It warned PFUJ would protest if action was taken against any channel or newspaper.
In a statement, PFUJ pointed out the Pakistan Broadcasters' Association accepted the unconstitutional ban but on top of that sent news crews to cover the event. This endangered the lives of media persons who were attacked by mobs.
The issue was discussed at a meeting of PFUJ, Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists and National Press Club.
Mumtaz Qadri, who murdered Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, was hanged in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi earlier this month.
Key Points
- PFUJ demands withdrawal of notices against media covering Qadri's funeral.
- PEMRA's ban is seen as a violation of Article 19.
- Media personnel faced dangers from mob attacks during coverage.
- The Pakistan Broadcasters' Association accepted the ban but covered the event anyway.
- Qadri was executed earlier this month for the murder of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer.
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