The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalist (PFUJ) leaders said the bill in the Punjab Assembly would undermine the freedom of the press. — APP/File
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalist (PFUJ) has given a call for countrywide protest on Monday (tomorrow) against the adoption of the Punjab Assembly Privilege Bill 2021 which envisages award of punishment to journalists over publication of reports about the proceedings of the assembly and its committees.
The call was given by PFUJ president Shahzada Zulfiqar and secretary general Nasir Zaidi through a statement in which they asked all union of journalists (UJs) to organise rallies and hoist black flags at press clubs to protest against the “brutal” piece of law.