September 10, 2017

Govt looking to resurrect repressive press laws

September 10, 2017

Govt looking to resurrect repressive press laws ISLAMABAD: Apparently not satisfied with the freedom enjoyed by the print media since the courts struck down anti-press regulations introduced in the 1960s, the government has now decided to introduce harsher laws to control the press. Being prepared to regulate the print

Govt looking to resurrect repressive press laws

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