On the 31st anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we celebrate the work of the members of the Rural Media Network Pakistan and the daily newspaper Nawa-I-Ahmedpur Sharqia. In their role as journalists, they strive to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and help shape a better future for all.
With sincere greetings,
Murray Burt
Past President of CJA
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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