Afzal Butt
Afzal Butt is the President of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), known for his vocal stance on press freedom and media rights in Pakistan. He has recently been in the news for leading hunger strike protests against amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, which journalists claim threaten freedom of expression.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 5 | 6.20 | 0.16% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 352,525 | $280,000 | 447$ |
| Totals | 5 | 220,892,331 | 352,525 | $280,000 | 447$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) President Afzal Butt was present at the conference.
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Pakistan:
Afzal Butt accused political parties of advocating for press freedom while in opposition but suppressing the media once in power.
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Pakistan:
Afzal Butt is a journalist who participated in the meeting discussing the implications of the Peca amendments.
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Pakistan:
Afzal Butt was unanimously elected president of the PFUJ for the next two years.
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Pakistan:
PFUJ President Afzal Butt while speaking at the camp outside the National Press Club in Islamabad slammed politicians for turning the amendments into a law at a fast pace.
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