Pakistan, May 4 -- Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid rich tribute to journalists and media professionals on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, lauding their courage as steadfast guardians of truth and democracy throughout the nation's history.

He said in his message that press freedom is not only vital for democracy, but also a cornerstone of peace, economic recovery, sustainable development, and the protection of human rights. "Where truth flows freely, societies breathe; where it is silenced, hope begins to fade," he added.

The PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged journalists, media bodies, and state institutions to collectively safeguard the integrity of information and counter the gr...