এই পাতাটির মুদ্রণ সংশোধন করা হয়েছে, কিন্তু বৈধকরণ করা হয়নি।
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voice of the people is being throttled and democratic aspiration of the people strangulated.
The situation was grave and called for action by all who have the well-being of the country and the people in their hearts. Freedom of Press must be defended whatever the price.
The newsmen demanded the repeal of the Press and Publications (Amendment) Ordinances promulgated by the Governors of East and West Pakistan on September 2, 1963.
Revision of all laws relating to Press in order to bring them in conformity with the principles of fundamental rights, especially the freedom of Press.
A commission comprising a Supreme Court or High Court Judge and representatives from the profession of journalism, newspaper industry and the Government to deal with the matter.
Withdrawal of 'black-listing' of three Dacca dailies and release of arrested Journalists and newspaper workers and withdrawal of all warrants of arrests and restrictive orders against them.
The journalists, Press workers and all other newspaper employees reiterated their determination to continue their fight till the realization of these demands and till such time as press could breathe free air again in Pakistan.
The meeting expressed its gratitude to all those who extended their sympathy and cooperation for the struggle for freedom of Press and also felt proud of the great unity demonstrated by the working Journalists, press workers and other newspaper employees and called upon them to further consolidate and preserve this unity.
