Pakistan’s nationwide meeting secretariat has reportedly banned the entry of YouTubers, TikTokers and different social media influencers within the Parliament Home. In keeping with an announcement by the secretariat, the choice has been taken following an incident of “misbehavior with [lawmakers] by some unauthorised YouTubers/social media influencers at Gate No 1 of Parliament Home on Dec 23 final yr.”
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After the incident was shared with the Press Reporters Affiliation, the physique stated that it is just liable for its members and never for YouTubers and social media influencers, Daybreak reported.
Pakistan’s Press Reporters Affiliation secretary basic Asif Bashir Chaudhry stated, as per the report, that they didn’t help any form of ban on citizen journalists.
Each citizen of Pakistan loved freedom of expression, the physique stated, including that it didn’t solely apply to journalists within the nation.
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The press physique has additionally determined to ban entry of unauthorized people within the Press Gallery and Press Lounge of the Home, the report additional stated as nationwide meeting secretariat determined that solely these reporters, journalists and media personnel who’re related to accredited media organizations will probably be allowed to enter the Parliament home. Along with this, they may even want to hold a legitimate registration card of the involved media group whereas in search of entry.
Solely these social media influencers who’ve accredited themselves will probably be allowed to enter the Parliament home.