Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah have said that free, responsible and safe journalism is a fundamental requirement of a democratic society.
Sindh Governor, CM say journalists protection, freedom of expression responsibilities of state
KARACHI, Nov 02 (APP): Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah have said that free, responsible and safe journalism is a fundamental requirement of a democratic society.
They emphasised that protecting journalists, safeguarding freedom of expression and ensuring the public’s right to information are important responsibilities of the state.
In their separate messages on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Governor described the federal government’s legislation for the protection of journalists and the establishment of a dedicated commission as welcome steps.
He stressed that the commission established under the Sindh Protection of Journalists Act should play a more active and effective role in ensuring journalists’ safety.
He stated that incidents of violence, threats and harassment against journalists must be investigated promptly and transparently. It is essential to bring those involved in crimes against journalists to justice and ensure that they are held accountable under the law.
Governor Nehal Hashmi further emphasised that providing journalists with a safe environment in which to perform their professional duties without fear or intimidation is a shared responsibility of the state and society.
