#DawnLeaks: Govt orders action against Cyril Almeida, Zafar Abbas

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Govt notification refers role of Daily Dawn to APNS for necessary disciplinary action

(Web Desk) – In the recent development of Dawn Leaks probe, the government of Pakistan has ordered action against Daily Dawn, reporter Cyril Almeida and editor Zaffas Abbas.


Govt notification on Dawn Leaks probe


In a notification issued by the government, role of Daily Dawn has been referred to All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS) for necessary disciplinary action as by the findings of the investigation committee.

Also, APNS has been asked to develop a code of conduct for print media in order to deal with issues regarding national security. It suggested that the news stories being published on national issues, especially security, should abide by journalistic ethics and editorial norms.


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