Committee to Protect Journalists appreciates role of Pakistan

Committee to Protect Journalists appreciates role of Pakistan in safe evacuation of foreign media correspondents from Afghanistan.

The CPJ’s Asia Programme Coordinator, Steven Butler telephoned Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday.

Committee to Protect Journalists appreciates role of Pakistan

He thanked Pakistan for its cooperation in safe evacuation of foreign journalists from Afghanistan.

While talking to Steven Butler, the Information Minister said Pakistan supports freedom of expression all over the world and protection of all people affiliated with media.

Furthermore, he said Pakistan has set up a special cell for facilitation in evacuation of media persons from Afghanistan.

On the other hand, National Security Committee will discuss the latest situation in Afghanistan today.

National Security Committee will discuss the latest situation in Afghanistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan will preside over the meeting of National Security Committee (NSC).

The principals would meet in Islamabad today.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan will present its stance on the current situation following consultations in the meeting.

In a statement, he also mentioned an important meeting with Afghan delegation in Foreign Office today.

Pakistan aims to move forward the peace process.

On the other hand, Taliban has taken Kabul without battle as President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan on Sunday.

President Ashraf Ghani left Afghanistan on Sunday following hours of negotiations for a peaceful transition of power.

GTV