Govt to protect rights of media workers: Speaker NA

Govt to protect rights of media workers: Speaker NA

ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Thursday assured that the government would protect the rights of media workers and he would take up their issue of pending salaries to help resolve them.

Speaking at the oath taking ceremony of Parliamentary Reporters Association (PRA) here, the Speaker said that he would give representation to journalists in the committee which would take up the issue of media tribunals. The recommendations of media men would be taken seriously. 

He said Pakistan since its existence had faced economic challenges due to different wars including wars with India, Afghan war and war on terrorism.

He said the war on terror had affected the country’s economy and caused tragedy in every province and city.

The United States watched its own interest and left the region ignoring the numerous sacrifices by Pakistan’s armed forces, police and civilians, Asad recalled. 

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