IFJ chief champions press freedom in Pakistan

Islamabad:President of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Dominique Pradalié met with Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicolas Galey here to discuss the current state of media in the country, especially in light of the recent developments in the legal framework.

Ms Pradalié, who is in the country to attend a congress of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), emphasised the importance of upholding freedom of expression and press freedom, as enshrined in Pakistan's Constitution and international conventions to which Pakistan is signatory.

She expressed her gratitude to Ambassador Galey for the support of the French authorities in helping Afghan journalists continue their crucial work, including facilitating the issuance of visas and collaborating to build the capacities of journalists through training programmes and workshops, in partnership with the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists and IFJ.