Freedom of press: Zardari’s assurance to APNS team

A delegation of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) called on co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party Asif Ali Zardari in Zardari House here on Saturday. The 30-member delegation was led by its President Hameed Haroon. Talking to the delegation, the PPP co-chairman said that the party was committed to free media and would strive for protecting its freedom. The party welcomed a strong and vibrant press to serve as a check, he said. The APNS President highlighted the twin issues of media related laws made post-November 3 emergency that adversely affected its freedoms and of the Wage Board award and presented the Society’s point of view. Asif Zardari said that the party was aware of the problems and issues faced by the media whether print or electronic and that the future PPP government would address all these issues in consultation with the stakeholders. The delegation also offered Fateha for Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. There was also a free exchange of views in the over one-hour meeting. Sharif Farooq, Editor, Daily Jehad, and a member of the APNS also presented his book on the Quaid-e-Azam to Asif Ali Zardari.-PR