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ISLAMABAD The much-awaited Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Bill, 2021, was introduced in the National Assembly on Friday.
Lal Chand, Parliamentary Secretary for Human Rights, introduced the bill to
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Dr Shireen Mazari moved the Journalists’ Protection Bill. Photo courtesy NA Twitter
ISLAMABAD: Following the introduction of eight private members bills, the opposition staged a walkout in the National Assembly on Tuesday against tabling of three presidential ordinances which were later extended for another 120 days.
The opposition and the treasury members exchanged harsh words over the Journalists’ Protection Bill presented by Human Rights Minister Dr Shireen Mazari as it claimed that it was an old bill but the government wanted to take credit for it.
Soon after the walkout, opposition member Ibrar Ali Shah pointed out the quorum and the session started after 20 minutes.
The minister took to Twitter to announce the finalisation of the draft bill and its enactment schedule.
In a tweet, he said, “Thanks to Almighty Allah, it is a great success for the working journalists, it took two and a half years for preparing the Bill but now finally the legislation is underway.”
The minister also extended his gratitude to Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari. “Thanks a lot to Dr Shireen Mazari for her concerted and arduous efforts for formulation of the Bill,” he added.
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