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– No improvement in freedom of expression and media freedom since Pakistan's last UPR review (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 12, 2017

The Pakistani government's record of fulfilling commitments made during previous UPR cycles relating to freedom of expression has been disappointing, says a joint submission by ARTICLE 19, IFEX and PPF.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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