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Democracy is obsolete without free but responsible Media: Raja Shafqat Khan Abassi, Chairman Press Council of Pakistan |
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Islamabad, August 30: While addressing Youth Parliament Pakistan, Mr. Shafqat Abbasi, Chairman Press Council of Pakistan, laid stress on the need of introducing reforms for the unprejudiced coverage by media personals. He illuminated the multidimensional aspects of accountability, democratic practices and capacity building of regulatory bodies. Another Guest, Political Show Host Mr. Matiullah Jan said, “Democracy and dictatorship can never be compared on similar grounds keeping in view the detrimental influences of undemocratic practices in the past.” He was of the view that the Legal Prosecution should be institutionalized in order to deal with the prevalent malpractices in the diverse field of journalism. The maneuvering of corporate sector in media is exploiting its outreach and effects. Earlier, the proceedings of the house were initiated by a Government bill introduced by Mr. Muhammad Umar Riaz (YP36-PUNJAB16), Youth Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Human Right to amend the “Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898).” Ms. Ushna Ahmed (YP59-SINDH11) and Mr. Tabraiz Sadiq (YP58-SINDH10) introduced a private member bill in order to prevent the electronic crimes within the country. Ms. Shaheera Jalil Albasit (YP56-SINDH08), Youth Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence present Youth Foreign Policy 2012. Mr. Muhammad Sohail (YP34-PUNJAB14) and Ms. Rabiya Shamim (YP53-SINDH05) tabled a resolution for discussing that Pakistan and India should consider the possibility of inking an extradition treaty keeping mutual benefits in mind. “It would have constructive impact on the security concerns of both the nations and will help improve their relations in nearby future”, Mr. Muhammad Sohail (YP34-PUNJAB14) added. Ms. Anum Zia (YP23-PUNJAB03) was of the opinion that Government funding for political advertisements should be banned within the country in order to give the general population an opportunity to self-evaluate and choose the leaders. Recognizing media as the fourth pillar of state, Mr. Osama Mehmood (YP42-PUNJAB22) emphasized the significance of code of ethics. All the resolutions proposing media reforms were adopted unanimously by the house. The 4h Youth Parliament Pakistan is supported by the Danish International Development Agency, Government of Denmark as recognition of the importance of young people's involvement in democracy and democratic practices. |
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