President PML-Q Sindh – Muhammad Tariq Hasan has stated that restrictions on media and the basic right of freedom of speech is unacceptable and that the ban on media institutions is unacceptable.
Highlighting the significance of freedom of speech and basic democratic rights, PML-Q Sindh president reiterated that his party and party leader Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain is an ardent supporter of media rights and the basic principles of democracy that guarantee freedom of speech for media and masses alike.
The letter written to Prime Minister Imran Khan by Chaudhry Shujaat Hussaina against the ban on Channel 24 News reflects such belief and ideology, he added.
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In addition to it Mr Hasan, expressing his unconditional support to PML-Q leadership stated that Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has always stood up for democracy and democratic principles and therefore has full support of PML-Q workers and supporters.
Meanwhile, raising party concerns over the ban on Channel 24 News, PML-Q leader demanded immediate lifting of the ban on the news channel as such bans are unacceptable and are against the basic right of freedom of speech and expression according to the constitution of Pakistan.
