The Chief Justice of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Supreme Court urged journalists to verify court-related information before publication and announced the appointment of a focal person for media coordination, as the court presented a special shield to Dunya News for its “exemplary journalistic services.”

At a ceremony on December 3, Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram said journalists should confirm information about the Supreme Court or High Court from relevant officers before reporting. He said observations made during proceedings should not be treated as final judgments.

Justice Akram said the court had appointed a focal person to provide information to reporters, including those who are unable to attend hearings. He said the step followed a suggestion from a senior journalist.

During the same event, the AJK Supreme Court awarded a special shield to Dunya News for its “comprehensive, responsible and effective coverage” of judicial matters. The chief justice presented the shield, which was received by senior reporter Muhammad Iqbal.