IFJ president calls for press freedom in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) President Dominique Pradalié, on Friday with French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey to discuss the current Pakistani media landscape.

Pradalié emphasized the importance of upholding freedom of expression and press freedom, as enshrined in Pakistan’s Constitution and international conventions to which Pakistan is a party.

Pradalié 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 programs/workshops, in partnership with the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and the IFJ.

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Galey reiterated France’s commitment to press freedom worldwide, stating that it is an essential pillar of democracy.

The meeting was also attended by PFUJ Secretary General Shakeel Ahmed and Furqan Rao, a member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), who both underscored the significance of such collaborations in strengthening journalistic standards and protecting media freedoms in the region.