PFUJ to observe black day against PECA ordinance
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 25 February 2022
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) will observe a black day on February 28 against the PECA ordinance. They call for protests across press clubs to raise awareness of media oppression.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has announced to observe a black day on Monday against what it calls the draconian presidential PECA ordinance 2022 to gag media and stifle dissenting voices.
In a statement issued on Friday, PFUJ President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi said that the journalist body had never and would never accept such ordinances and vowed to protest against them at every forum.
The two leaders appealed to all journalists' unions to protest and hoist black flags on press clubs on Monday (28 February) to mark the black day.
PFUJ said a protest would also be held in front of parliament soon for which arrangements were being made.
Key Points
- PFUJ announces black day against PECA ordinance
- Protests planned at press clubs across Pakistan
- Leaders call for unity among journalists
- Ordinance criticized for stifling dissent and media freedom
- Further protests in front of parliament to be organized soon
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