PML-N rejects EVMs, Pakistan Media Development Authority
Last updated on: 23 August,2021 05:39 pm
PMDA cannot conceal its government's incompetence, ineligibility, and corruption
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb has rejected the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) on Monday.
In a statement, Marriyum Aurangzeb termed the election reforms introduced by PM Imran Khan and the proposed PMDA as black laws . “The PMDA cannot conceal its government’s incompetence, ineligibility, and corruption," she said.
The PML-N spokesperson also maintained that the development of EVM is aimed at election rigging. She also said that said that the PML-N rejects the EVMs and PMDA as they are both unconstitutional .
Marriyum Aurangzeb further said that the PML-N will not let anyone deprive the people of their right to vote or their freedom of expression.
Earlier, the joint committee of the media organizations including PBS, APNS, CPNE, PFUJ and AEMEND had totally rejected the proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) Bill and termed the concept an unconstitutional and draconian law against the freedom of press and expression.
In a joint statement, representatives of media organisations said that the impression was given that the media organisations had no serious objections to the PMDA.
All representatives were unanimous in rejecting the PMDA draft. The ministry is continuously trying to give the impression that sections of the media fraternity are supporting the ministry on this draconian attempt to muzzle the press. This should be stopped immediately.