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WHY ARIF NIZAMI NEVER STOOD BEHIND THE RIGHTS OF WORKING JOURNALISTS OR EVEN WITHDRAWN STANCE AGAINST 7TH WBA???

September 25th, 2009 admin

WHY ARIF NIZAMI NEVER STOOD BEHIND THE RIGHTS OF WORKING JOURNALISTS OR EVEN WITHDRAWN STANCE AGAINST 7TH WBA???

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has viewed with concern the removal of another professional editor from the industry in the shape of exit of the Editor, The Nation, Mr Arif Nizami, which sparked a wave of resignations in the organisation.

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PFUJ asked the democratic forces to shut their differences for fighting against terrorism

September 25th, 2009 admin

PFUJ asked the democratic forces to shut their differences for fighting against terrorism

PFUJ SECRETARIAT

MEDIA RELEASE

ISLAMABAD, Sept 20 : The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has urged all democratic forces to shun their differences, and forge unity to fight terrorism and restore peace, as ethnic prejudices, biases and hatred would lead the nation nowhere.

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PFUJ asked the government to announce constitution of the 8th Wage Board

September 25th, 2009 admin

PFUJ asked the government to announce constitution of the 8th Wage Board
 

PFUJ Secretariat:
 Media Release:
 
    ISLAMABAD, Sep 14: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ)  has asked the Federal government to formally announce constitution of the 8th Wage Board and to take measurers for job security, reinstatement of  sacked media persons, payment of arrears and all other legitimate benefits  to them.
    Moreover, the PFUJ demanded that steps be also taken for
 amendment in the Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) Act 1973, for bringing the electronic media person under its purview who at present have  no protection under any law.
 
    The PFUJ, in a statement issued here on Monday, pointed out
 that “all over the world Sept 15 is being remembered as International  day of democracy” as per proclamation of the United National General  Assembly.
   It further pointed out that the International Day of Democracy
 makes it a mandatory upon the member states to ensure democracy as much a process as a goal; and only with full participation and  support by the international community, the national governing  bodies, civil society and individuals, ideal of democracy can be made into reality, to be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere.”
    “The International Day of Democracy is a reaffirmation by the
 international community of its commitment to build participatory and inclusive societies, based on rule of law and fundamental human rights,the PFUJ stated.
       It further added that democracy is not only an end in itself; it
 contributes powerfully to economic and social progress, international peace and security and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.”
 The PFUJ, while appreciating and acknowledging the rule of civil
 society, lawyers, political parties who had rendered sacrifices for
 the restoration of democracy in the country, rule of law, freedom of press and civil liberalities, added that historically the journalist community under the banner of the PFUJ played a pivotal rule for bringing true democracy in the country and always apposed the dictatorial rule.
     The PFUJ also conceded that the present government has not taken any adverse steps for negating the fundamental rights of the media persons, or imposing any ban on freedom of expression, press which is an appreciable and welcome step.
      The PFUJ said that in consonance with the UN resolutions and declaration for the rule of democracy, primary responsibility for a democratic change lies within national societies. At the same time, the international community can play a vital supportive role. Indeed, demand for UN assistance with institution-building, elections, the rule of law, the strengthening of civil society and other key aspects of democracy has grown considerably, and is likely to continue.”
     In line with the UN obligations, the Pakistan’s government is bound to  ensure implementation of law of the land, which requires constitution of the  8th Wage Board for newspaper employees due since 2005, payment of the  legitimate benefits to them under the 7th Wage Award since 2000,  reinstatement of all media persons who have been summarily sacked, job  security, conducive working environment, implementation of labour laws in letter and spirit, protection of jobs for electronic media persons by amending the Newspaper Employees (Conditions of service) Act, 1973 bringing them under this act and payment of all lawful dues to them well before the Eid.

        All these, demands accrue from the fundamental rights of newspaper employees which is a by-product of democracy, the PFUJ added.
 
Shamsul Islam Naz
 Secretary General
 PAKISTAN FEDERAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS
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