Islamabad, Mar. 7 (ANI): Banned militant organisations, state's security institutions and political parties have been identified as the key elements responsible for attacks on media persons in Pakistan.
The key elements were discussed on the inaugural day of international conference on safety and security of journalists in the country. Delegates from 15 media support organisations, ambassadors from Denmark and Norway and UNESCO officials were among the participants of the two-day conference, reports the Daily Times.
Pervez Shaukat, president of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, who sensitized the participants about the extent the security situation prevails across the country, said the situation is very complex and critical.
He urged the participants to put pressure on the government to protect the journalists.
Shaukat said he would the Supreme Court with 16 cases of journalists to pave the way for the apex court's interference with aim to stem the impunity on crimes against journalists.
Christopher Warren of International Federation of Journalists suggested engaging the groups or non-state actors attacking media and killing journalists. In his list of points to emphasise the state to meet its obligation, Chris said there was a need to reach out to groups and political parties. (ANI)
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