Press freedom fundamental of democracy: PA Speaker

LAHORE : Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan has said that press freedom is the foundation of democracy and a guarantee of the public’s right to information.

In his message on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, he emphasised that a responsible media is vital for national stability, unity, and the promotion of public awareness, while free, impartial, and truthful journalism serves as a cornerstone for societal reform and progress.

The speaker added that journalists who sacrificed their lives for the truth are a source of national pride.

Paying tribute to the martyrs of journalism, he stated that their sacrifices will never be in vain. He noted that the journalist’s pen is a powerful weapon in the fight for democracy, truth, and justice. He urged that the government, institutions, and society as a whole must work together to ensure the protection and freedom of journalists. Malik Ahmad Khan saluted all journalists who continue to stand firm in the path of truth and freedom of expression.