CPNE concerned at ban on govt ads to Dawn group

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CPNE concerned at ban on govt ads to Dawn group
The Newspaper's Staff ReporterUpdated May 10, 2019
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The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) on Thursday expressed grave concern over a ban imposed by the federal government on advertisement to the Dawn Media Group, calling it a move against freedom of expression. — Reuters/File

KARACHI: The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) on Thursday expressed grave concern over a ban imposed by the federal government on advertisement to the Dawn Media Group, calling it a move against freedom of expression.

In a statement, CPNE president Arif Nizami, senior vice president Imtinan Shahid and secretary general Jabbar Khattak said the policy devised by the elected government was in fact a reflection of dictatorial mindset, which always used government advertisement as a tool against press freedom.

“The elected government should avoid such tactics. The advertisement and other curbs on media do not only affect the workers associated with the industry negatively but they also make a dent on the constitutional right of every citizen,” said the statement.

The body demanded Prime Minister Imran Khan personally intervene in the matter and lift the ban on government advertising to the Dawn Media Group
https://www.dawn.com/news/1481352

 

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CPNE concerned at ban on govt ads to Dawn group
The Newspaper's Staff ReporterUpdated May 10, 2019
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The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) on Thursday expressed grave concern over a ban imposed by the federal government on advertisement to the Dawn Media Group, calling it a move against freedom of expression. — Reuters/File

KARACHI: The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) on Thursday expressed grave concern over a ban imposed by the federal government on advertisement to the Dawn Media Group, calling it a move against freedom of expression.

In a statement, CPNE president Arif Nizami, senior vice president Imtinan Shahid and secretary general Jabbar Khattak said the policy devised by the elected government was in fact a reflection of dictatorial mindset, which always used government advertisement as a tool against press freedom.

“The elected government should avoid such tactics. The advertisement and other curbs on media do not only affect the workers associated with the industry negatively but they also make a dent on the constitutional right of every citizen,” said the statement.

The body demanded Prime Minister Imran Khan personally intervene in the matter and lift the ban on government advertising to the Dawn Media Group
https://www.dawn.com/news/1481352

Ban ads on "Cpne" too.

 

[Samlee]

Under What Law Do These Blackmailers Have A Right Over Taxpayers Money?????

 

[S.Y.A]

which always used government advertisement as a tool against press freedom.

LOL! they are not stopping anyone from speaking out, if they were, they would have been throwing these reporters(self claimed journalists) behind bars.

 

[Maxpane]

Press freedom my foot . they all are black mailers

 

[Enigma SIG]

They want to commit treason using taxpayers money? I don't think so. DAWN rightfully deserves the scorn it gets.

 

[SIPRA]

They can go to court, if they think that some injustice has been done to them.

 

[crankthatskunk]

I am all for every possible hurdles in the way of Dawn. Advert ban is just a start. It should be shut down.
It is full of traitors who are working against the interests of Pakistan.
Shut the fockers down forever.

 

[313ghazi]

GoP should stop advertising in newspapers full stop. It is out of date medium. Use the Internet instead or state owned media.

 

[maithil]

Dawn, The News and Tribune. These three should be punished for trying to talk negatively about State.

 

[Baz]

The list should be long including TV as well. In this day and age youtube and such platforms will soon be taking the lead. No one would watch stupid TV channels.

 

[Mrc]

What about concerns about dawns constant anti state agenda??

 

[Sugarcane]

Lol, How not giving add is against freedom of expression - it's like ugly and foul mouth prostitute complaining that customers are not giving her business, you want state's money than stop anti-state propaganda.

 

[Kompromat]

This is what happens when Media owners treat national security with hubris. I don't care if Dawn goes broke.