WhatsApp Logo Subscribe
For News Alert

News

HRCP condemns govt’s use of force against 24News workers

July 7, 2020 01:04 AM


Twitter Share Facebook Share WhatsApp Share

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Monday condemned the government’s use of force against the media workers protesting against the Pemra orders to shut down 24NewsHD TV.

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) had suspended the licence of 24NewsHD TV on July 3.

In a tweet on Monday evening, HRCP said: “HRCP condemns the highhandedness of the authorities and their use of force in dealing with @24NewsHD #media workers who have been agitating for decent #wages and #job retention.”

https://twitter.com/HRCP87/status/1280141311560032258



Most Read

  1. Fans go gaga over Sajal Aly and Iqra Aziz chemistry in latest photoshoot Fans go gaga over Sajal Aly and Iqra Aziz chemistry in latest photoshoot
  2. Islamabad turns into ‘fortress’ ahead of PTI protest Islamabad turns into ‘fortress’ ahead of PTI protest
  3. Punjab CM Maryam lays foundation of country’s first autism school Punjab CM Maryam lays foundation of country’s first autism school
  4. Diljit Dosanjh invites Hania Aamir on stage during London concert, sings 'Lover' for her Diljit Dosanjh invites Hania Aamir on stage during London concert, sings 'Lover' for her
  5. Army soldiers guard Islamabad, Lahore sealed ahead of PTI protest Army soldiers guard Islamabad, Lahore sealed ahead of PTI protest
  6. Strong winds, rain lash most parts of Punjab, KP Strong winds, rain lash most parts of Punjab, KP