WASHINGTON: The United States has said that it strongly supports a vibrant and independent media in Pakistan.
In a statement, US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf welcomed Pakistan’s pledge to expand media freedom and address insecurity facing by journalists.
“We appreciate the recent public comments from the government to expand media freedoms and address the insecurity plaguing the country’s journalists,” Harf said.
“We urge the government to do everything possible to create a safe environment for journalists and to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for attacks against them.”
The spokesperson said that the US strongly supports a vibrant and independent media in Pakistan just as we do in the United States and around the world.
“We applaud the efforts and commitment of professional principled and dedicated journalists who are working in perilous conditions to provide credible and informed analysis of developments in Pakistan,” she said.
“We remain concerned about the safety of journalists both local and international working in Pakistan,” Harf added.
