We don’t know how to communicate: Sarwat Gilani on Pakistan’s poor freedom of expression rank
Pakistan scored 30 points out of a 100 as threats to freedom of expression in Pakistan increased during the pandemic.
The threats to freedom of expression in Pakistan increased during the pandemic. In its assessment titled Pakistan Freedom of Expression Report 2020 , Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD) said Pakistan performed miserably in all areas used to assess the overall situation of free speech.
The country scored 30 points out of 100 on the assessment Index, which indicates that the state of freedom of expression remained poor over the past twelve months. The report had also highlighted how individuals of the media were prime targets, often facing threats due to the lack of laws ensuring their protection.
Freedom of Expression Report 2020 launched
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April 1, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan performed poorly with respect to legal and practical protections for the right to freedom of expression of its citizens during 2020, according to a new assessment report published by the Media Matters for Democracy.
The Pakistan Freedom of Expression Report 2020 was launched through a webinar on Wednesday. Speaking at the report launch, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan, Androulla Kaminara, said: “Today’s report provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of freedom of expression in Pakistan and highlights some concerning trends. Freedom of Expression is enshrined in the European Charter of Fundamental Rights. It is also one of the important aspects of Pakistan’s GSP plus commitment to uphold the international Human Rights Conventions and a key priority in the Strategic Engagement Plan between EU and Pakistan.”
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan performed poorly with respect to legal and practical protections for the right to freedom of expression of its citizens during 2020, according to a new assessment report.
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 1 (ANI): Pakistan has performed poorly with respect to legal protections for the right to freedom of expression of its citizens during 2020, according to a new assessment report published by the Media Matters for Democracy.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan performed poorly with respect to legal and practical protections for the right to freedom of expression of its citizens during 2020, according to a new assessment report published by the Media Matters for Democracy.
The Pakistan Freedom of Expression Report 2020 was launched through a webinar on Wednesday. Speaking at the report launch, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan, Androulla Kaminara, said: “Today’s report provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of freedom of expression in Pakistan and highlights some concerning trends. Freedom of Expression is enshrined in the European Charter of Fundamental Rights. It is also one of the important aspects of Pakistan’s GSP plus commitment to uphold the international Human Rights Conventions and a key priority in the Strategic Engagement Plan between EU and Pakistan.”