Journalist watchdog group highlights dangers facing journalists working in Pakistan
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Representatives of the Committee to Protect Journalists say the conviction of six defendants accused of killing a Pakistani journalist is significant but they would like to see more convictions in cases involving journalists being killed.
Joel Simon, the executive director of the New York-based organization, spoke Wednesday after a delegation from the organization met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The journalist watchdog is in Pakistan to draw attention to the challenges and dangers journalists in the country face.
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On March 3, a court convicted six men of killing a television reporter, a rare case of someone being held accountable.
Kati Marton, a member of CPJ's board, said the meeting with Sharif was "very productive" and that he seemed committed to improving the climate for journalists.