Independent press being stifled in Pakistan, says Hameed Haroon

DawnMedia Chief Executive Hameed Haroon speaks, alongside journalist Mazhar Abbas, at the event.—White Star KARACHI: The governments in Pakistan have long adopted an “anti-media attitude”, which has put pressure on the free press and hindered the growth of independent journalism in the country. Even during periods of martial law, such as that of Pervez Musharraf, there were certain restraints and action against journalists and media houses was not always taken lightly. At present times, ...

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