MQM-P chief says journalists should be saluted for pursuit of truth

Chairman of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui extended congratulations to the journalist community on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.

He stated that without freedom of expression, the supremacy of the constitution, the protection of democracy and the strengthening of institutions are not possible.

Dr Siddiqui described journalism as the fourth pillar of the state. He mentioned that despite the restrictions imposed on journalism in different eras, journalism committed to ethical and social values has proven its significance.

He emphasized that journalists should be saluted for their pursuit of truth, and for expressing the truth journalism continues to have impacts on social, political and societal life.