Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Voices Concerns for Suppressing Press Freedom in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
On July 1, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari voiced serious concerns regarding the diminishing space for independent journalism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Bilawal reaffirmed the PPP’s commitment to press freedom and emphasized the need for journalists to operate in a safe environment. He urged the provincial Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government to take immediate steps to protect journalists and ensure they can work without fear.
According to a press release from the Media Cell at Bilawal House, Bilawal pointed to an alarming increase in violent incidents targeting journalists in the province, describing the situation as intolerable. He accused the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister and the ruling provincial party of being responsible for these brutalities, condemning the use of violence to suppress journalism and attributing these actions to fascist elements.
Bilawal asserted that the PPP believed in press freedom and would not allow anyone to stifle the press. He called upon relevant institutions and parliament to take decisive action to protect journalists and uphold press freedom in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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