Govt vows to back free press

Marks Int'l Day to end impunity for crimes against journalists

KARACHI:

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has paid tribute to journalists who risk their lives in the pursuit of truth and democracy, marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

In his message, Bilawal said that silencing journalists through violence, intimidation, or denial of justice is not just an offense against individuals but a direct attack on democracy itself.

He stated that the PPP firmly believes in press freedom, following the democratic vision of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. CM Murad Ali Shah said that free press was the foundation of democracy and creating a safe environment for free media was a fundamental responsibility of the state. He said that the Sindh Commission for Protection of Journalists is playing a practical and effective role and concrete and effective measures are being taken for the protection of journalists.