The British High Commission on Thursday organised a virtual welcome back reception for Pakistani scholars who were awarded the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships 2020/21
Participants of the virtual roundtable on media freedom hosted by the British High Commission.
The British High Commission hosted a virtual roundtable discussion to demonstrate UK’s support for media freedom and the latest trends in the media freedom landscape in Pakistan, with a particular focus on women journalists.
British Deputy High Commissioner Alison Blackburne chaired the webinar that brought together prominent journalists and media freedom activists.
Ms Blackburne said: “A vibrant media is an essential element of a vibrant democracy. Women have an important role to play in the media, and should be able to do so on an equal basis with their male colleagues. The UK has long promoted and defended media freedom, both at home and in supporting the development of a strong and independent media around the world, including in Pakistan. We remain strongly committed to media freedom and to championing democracy and human rights.”