Murtaza Bhutto

2. In the process of news gathering a reporter collects information from
various sources and owes an obligation in relation to those who do not wish
to be identified. In the absence of an undertaking to respect such
confidentiality it may become impossible to perform the public duty owned
by the Press; and
3. That the freedom of the Press guaranteed by the Constitution might
become illusory unless protection against disclosure is afforded to journalists
in the same manner as it is afforded to lawyers, doctors and public servants. I
am informed that such privilege of journalists is lately being recognised in
many legal systems on grounds of public policy.
The tribunal did not accept the plea advanced by him and afforded one more
opportunity to him on Tuesday to state any law in Pakistan which provides
privileges which he is claiming, not to divulge his source of information. He
will appear before the tribunal at 12-noon on Tuesday with his counsel.
Murtaza Bhutto; Copyright © www.bhutto.org
342