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– Pakistan's new prime minister urged to safeguard media independence (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News August 28, 2018

Human rights groups asked Prime Minister Imran Khan to ensure an end to attacks on independent media.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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