Minister warns media outlets of 'serious beating'
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 13 November 2021
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Planning Minister Asad Umar issued a stark warning to opposition politicians and the media regarding a potential long march to Islamabad. He accused the media of facilitating opposition efforts and threatened violence against them if they proceed.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Planning Minister Asad Umar has warned the opposition parties and media outlets of "serious beating" if they ventured towards Islamabad in the form of a long march, The News reported.
The minister accused the media of being the "facilitator" of the PDM and went on to address the supposed "PDM facilitators within media," saying: "Don't even think of coming here. And if you do, you will be beaten black and blue."
According to various international reports, journalists face numerous issues, and attacks on journalists have increased under the current regime.
Key Points
- Asad Umar warns against long march to Islamabad.
- Media accused of being facilitators of PDM.
- Threat of violence if opposition proceeds to Islamabad.
- Increase in attacks on journalists reported under current regime.
- Warning highlights ongoing tensions between government and media.
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