KARACHI: The hapless families of the murdered newsmen on Saturday asked the journalists fraternity to step up the fight with the state for ending the unshakeable impunity the murderers enjoy. Unfolding their ordeals in pursuance of justice for their loved ones, who were murdered by the state’s functionaries or government’s departments just for exposing the
Owais Aslam Ali, Secretary General, Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) made an impromptu impassioned plea to governments to match their words in support of press freedom and safety of journalists with effective actions. He said civil society organizations work under tremendous pressures under very difficult counties and it is time for governments to focus on actions rather than words.
Presenting a unique example of communal harmony, Cuttacks Banka Bazar-based Aslam Alis family has been making tableaux or jari medha for Durga Puja for generations with the same vigour and devotion.Ali said his entire family has been engaged in .