August 3, 2004

APNS, CPNE criticize defamation bill

KARACHI – The All-Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS) and the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) have severely criticized the Defamation Bill presented by the government in the National Assembly. Rejecting

Govt out to terrorise press, says APNS

KARACHI – “While the country is facing high tide of terrorism, the government has chosen to terrorise the press by further blackening the existing draconian Defamation Ordinance 2002,” stated spokesman

ARD files two amendments

ISLAMABAD – The Alliance for Restoration of Democracy on August 2 filed two separate amendments with the National Assembly to the proposed Defamation (Amendment) Bill-2004. ARD Parliamentary Group Secretary Izhar

Defamation Ord undemocratic Press law: APNS

KARACHI – While the country is facing high tide of terrorism, the government has chosen to terrorise the press by further blackening the existing draconian Defamation Ordinance 2002, stated the

Defamation bill to affect press freedom: APNS

ISLAMABAD – Hamid Haroon, a member of the All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS), said that the government had included “tough clauses” in the draft bill of defamation, which were “against

Government chooses to terrorise press

KARACHI – While the country is facing high tide of terrorism, the government has chosen to terrorise the press by further blackening the existing draconian Defamation Ordinance 2002, stated the

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