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MEASURES TAKEN BY PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT PRESS

CURBS ANNOUNCED.

 Some new curbs are sought to be placed by the Press in West Pakistan by a new Ordinance which comes into force at midnight on Tuesday, reports APP from Lahore.

 The Ordinance makes six major additions and amendments to the existing Press and Publications Ordinance, 1960 in its application to West Pakistan.

 In Dacca the East Pakistan Governor has promulgated a similar Ordinance on Monday, amending the Press and Publications Ordinance, 1960 which is to come into force immediately, reports PPA.

 The Ordinance seeks to ensure correct reporting of the proceedings in the National Assembly, Provincial Assembly and different courts of justice. There are similar provisions with regard to Press notes and handouts issued by the Government. It provides for the maintenance of correct accounts by newspapers.

 In Lahore, West Pakistan Law Minister Mr. Golam Nabi Memon made the announcement at a crowded Press Conference on Monday evening. None of the newsmen asked the Minister any questions to register their protest against the new restrictions although the Minister repeatedly invites questions.

 In the East Pakistan Ordinance provision has also been made for enquiry into the affairs of any printing press or newspapers particularly as regards their source of income, efficient running of their Press and the relation between the employers and the employees.

 The Ordinance further provides for filing appeals against orders passed by the Government to a tribunal which is to comprise of a judge of the Supreme Court for High Court, two representatives- one from the Government and another from the working journalists or editors.............