Dawn Leaks: Marriyum terms settlement of issue 'victory for Pakistan'

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb called the settlement of the Dawn Leaks issue as a 'victory for Pakistan'. She said that it is Pakistan's victory where all institutions are working to strengthen democracy. While appreciating military's effort with respect to Dawn Leaks issue, she said that maturity has been demonstrated from the military side and the press release issued confirms that democracy will prevail in the country.
She said that Pakistan Army has played a vital role by its firm support and commitment to democratic system in the country. Later, a press release issued from the Prime Minister Office said that the Prime Minister approved the following unanimous recommendations of Dawn Leaks Inquiry Committee.
a) There is a need to develop a code of conduct for the print media, especially when dealing with issues relating to security of Pakistan. The committee recommends that the role of daily Dawn/Zafar Abbas/Cyril Almeida, in the instant case, may be referred to All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) with a direction to take disciplinary action against daily Dawn/Zafar Abbas/Cyril Almeida, besides developing a code of conduct for publishing stories on issues of national importance/security by abiding to the basic journalistic/editorial norms.
b) Due to reasons referred to previous sections, the action already taken by the federal government against Senator Pervaiz Rashid is endorsed.
c) The committee unanimously agreed that Rao Tehsin Ali had not displayed the required level of professionalism and has shown carelessness while dealing with the issue that the committee recommends that, he being a civil servant may be proceeded against under the Efficiency & Discipline Rules, 1973.
d) Due to reasons referred in previous sections, the committee recommends removal of Tariq Fatemi from his current portfolio. e) Since action on orders of the Prime Minister has already been completed by the respective ministries and divisions, the issue of Dawn Leaks stands settled.