Pakistan Improved 7 Points In World Press Freedom Ranking Released By RSF
Umer Jamshaid Published May 04, 2023 | 11:20 PM
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the country had improved seven points in World Press Freedom ranking which reflected that the media enjoyed complete freedom during tenure of the coalition government that believed in freedom of expression
ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th May, 2023 ) :Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the country had improved seven points in World Press Freedom ranking which reflected that the media enjoyed complete freedom during tenure of the coalition government that believed in freedom of expression.
The world press freedom ranking was release by the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) the other day.
The minister, in a news statement, said the coalition government had been taking tangible measures to protect journalists in line with the vision of Shehbaz Sharif who fully believed in freedom of media.
"The Constitution of Pakistan not only guarantees freedom of the press, but also allows all the citizens to access accurate information," the minister said while paying tribute to those journalists who lost their lives in search of truth.
She also recalled "difficult period" for journalism in Pakistan especially during a period from 2018 to 2022. During the four years of PTI rule, there was a "mysterious censorship" in the country that terrified journalists.
In 2017, Pakistan was ranked 139th in the World Press Freedom Index mainly due to the PTI's anti-media policies, she said, adding the country's ranking was dropped by 12 points.
Marriyum said Imran Khan who ruled the country for four years was given the shameful title of "Press Freedom Predator".
Imran Khan has not only silenced journalists but also got them kidnapped, she said, declaring the PTI's four-year tenure "the most dangerous period" for media persons.
She said by imposing restrictions on media, one might mislead the people but ultimately the truth prevailed.
The previous government used different tactics to muzzle the voice of journalists, she said, adding Imran vented out the anger of his failures on journalists and media institutions instead of rectifying his mistakes.
"Journalists make society strong as it is said that information is power and a journalist gives you that power," she maintained.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Pakistan marks World Press Freedom Day
High-level Saudi business delegation due on May 5
Stocks heat up as US labour market cools
President approves Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024
Implementation of merit, justice to oppressed segments top priorities: CPO
Overseas Kashmir community delegation calls on AJK President, discusses latest s ..
Govt believes in freedom of press: Amir Muqam
Labour urges UK election after Tory losses
Health authorities asked for action against alleged illegal tenders at Services ..
Spain scraps national bullfighting prize sparking debate
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan visits Rawalpindi ..
ATC extends interim bail of PTI founder in 3 cases
More Stories From Pakistan
-
RIUJ, NPC jointly organizes seminar on freedom of expression
7 hours ago -
LG&CD deptt appoints Dr Abdullah as Focal Person Media
7 hours ago -
PPP nominates Kundi, Saleem as governors KPK, Punjab respectively
7 hours ago -
Court awards 15-year imprisonment to accused in a rape case
7 hours ago -
PM visits residence of Saira Afzal Tarar, offers condolences over her father's death
7 hours ago -
Police bust gambling gang in Pindigheb area
8 hours ago
-
AJK PM approves Social Protection Ordinance
8 hours ago -
AJK President lauds overseas community for highlighting Kashmir issue
8 hours ago -
BUJ protests murder of KPC President Siddique Mengal
8 hours ago -
AJK PM chairs cabinet meeting
8 hours ago -
Randhawa for completing ongoing projects
8 hours ago -
Bilawal expresses sorrow over bus accident in Diamer
8 hours ago