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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Punjab Assembly should withdraw anti-media resolution: Sherry
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Assembly (PA) should withdraw the ant-media resolution, which was passed on Friday, as it was an anti-democratic move that reflected lack of tolerance amongst the legislators, former information minister Sherry Rehman said on Saturday. The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader said, "While legislators reserve the right to resolve what they see fit, even if they are under fire, they must not lose sight of fundamental rights and entitlements guaranteed under the constitution," she said, adding that the lawmakers should understand that despite representing the people of Pakistan, their own behaviour was never above the law. Sherry said that the media criticises state institutions worldwide, but there was no question of legislative assemblies passing resolutions against the media or the freedom of expression. The former information minister termed democracy a "hard-earned right" and said that freedom of expression was essential for the promotion of democracy. staff report
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk