QUETTA: Journalists here on Saturday observed the World Press Freedom Day to pay homage to those members of the community who had sacrificed their lives for press freedom. The media personnel under the auspices of the Balochistan Union of Journalists took out a procession and held a demonstration in front of the press club.

Leaders called upon the government to arrest those responsible for the murder of 30 journalists in different areas of the province.

They said journalists would not compromise on the freedom of press and expression and vowed to continue the struggle for the rights their community.

They said it was the responsibility of the government to provide protection to the media personnel.

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