Fawad greets working journalists over passage of JPA from Senate

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday congratulated working journalists over the passage of Journalist Protection Act ( JPA) from the the Senate.

In a tweet, he said the law would, for the first time, give working journalists the same rights as journalist community enjoyed in highly developed societies.

Passage of "The Protection of Journalists & Media Professionals Bill, 2021" will promote, protect, & ensure the independence & freedom of expression of journalists & media professionals. pic.twitter.com/2vdlKttCv2

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) November 19, 2021

The minister said the law was manifestation of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s commitment to press freedom.

He thanked Minister for Human Rights Shereen Mazari who worked hard to transform this idea into reality on his request.

Fawad said that implementation of this law would play an important role in protecting the journalists and bringing about positive change in their lives.