Pakistan Newspaper<\/a> Editors (CPNE), Kazim Khan, expressed his concern over the deteriorating situation, saying that while one can disagree with editorial policy, no one can impose their opinion on an institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPresident of the Karachi Press Club, Fazil Jamili, stated that freedom of expression will be safeguarded by prioritizing personal interests over anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every year on May 3, Public Press Freedom Day is commemorated to highlight the essential principles of press freedom and to inform the world about the current situation of journalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This day is also commemorated to demonstrate support for and pay respect to journalists who have been killed, injured, or otherwise harmed while performing their duties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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