RIUJ condemns minister's thoughtless response to journalist's question
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 2 January 2019
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The RIUJ criticized Minister Faisal Vawda for his harsh reaction to a question from journalist Khaleeq Kiani. They urged the Prime Minister to ensure respect for journalists' rights.Summary
ISLAMABAD – The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) on Wednesday condemned Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda’s harsh and irresponsible response to a question by senior Dawn reporter Khaleeq Kiani (pictured).
In a press statement, the union urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to tell his ministers to respect the journalists’ right to ask questions.
Due to his brash response, the journalists boycotted Faisal Vawda’s press conference at the Press Information Department.
RIUJ said that no one could take away the journalists’ right to ask questions which is their constitutional right.
The union called on the prime minister to take notice of the incident.
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Key Points
- RIUJ condemns Faisal Vawda's response to a journalist.
- Journalists boycotted Vawda's press conference as a protest.
- The union calls for Prime Minister Imran Khan to address the issue.
- Emphasis on preserving journalists' constitutional rights.
- The incident highlights ongoing concerns about press freedom in Pakistan.
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