The All Pakistan Newspapers Society expresses its serious concern on the highly objectionable remarks of Mr Ali Ameen Gandapur, Chief Minister KP, against the journslists and media fraternity.

Ms. Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President, and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the APNS, have strongly condemned Mr. Ali Ameen Gandapur’s outburst and threatening language against journalists at the Islamabad PTI public meeting. They stated that such uncalled for remarks tantamount to sheer harrasment to journalists who perform their professional duty to protect and ptomote the peoples’ right to know. They observed that Mr. Gandapur has intentionally attacked the freedom of press to force the journalists to act as per his dictation and toe the line of a political party. The APNS office bearers urged upon the leadership of PTI to disassociate and denounce the statement of Mr. Gandapur and issue public appolgy on his statement. The APNS hoped that the PTI leadership would ensure that such remarks would not be repeated in future.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully

Dr. Tanvir A Tahir.
Executive Director APNS