President (PPEMF)
Z.H.KHURRAM President of Pakistan Print and Electronic Media Foundation may address several concerns faced by the global journalist community. Here are some key issues:
- Freedom of Expression and Media Access: Ensuring that journalists can report freely without censorship or restrictions, and have access to information, even under right to information laws.
- Journalist Safety and Protection: Preventing any misuse of laws , ensuring safety, particularly for female journalists, and providing protection to journalists and their families.
- Media Industry Reforms: Implementing reforms to ensure safe working environment, ending salary delays, and promoting unbiased reporting.
- Digital Accessibility and Inclusion: Removing obstacles that restrict journalists from covering news, recognizing the impact of internet shutdowns, and promoting diverse content.
- Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals: Ensuring the effective implementation of laws protecting journalists, such as the Protection of Journalists and other Media Practisioners Act, 2021.
- Global Solidarity and Cooperation: Fostering international collaboration to address common challenges faced by journalists worldwide.
These concerns are crucial for the well-being and success of the global journalist community.