PTI supporters abuse and harass journalists

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 17 April 2022 | JP Staff Report

During a rally led by Imran Khan in Karachi, several journalists faced harassment from PTI supporters. The incident involved abuse and physical threats against the media crew, particularly targeting female reporters.

Summary

KARACHI—Several journalists, including women reporters, were harassed by PTI supporters during Imran Khan's rally Saturday at Bagh-e-Jinnah.

Zam Zam Saeed, a female reporter with Samaa TV, uploaded footage of the incident on her Twitter account. According to her, PTI workers abused the TV crew and used sticks and stones. Other journalists, including three women journalists, were also abused and harassed during the rally.

Rizwan Bhatti, an official of the Karachi Press Club, confirmed the mishandling of Samaa reporter and condemned the incident.

Adia Naz, belonging to 24 News, was also harassed. She slapped the boy harassing her on the spot. Cameraman Rameez helped her get back to her car.

Earlier, PTI workers taunted and harassed Chand Nawab, an ARY TV journalist. He ended up with a torn shirt.

Key Points

PTI supporters harassed journalists during a rally in Karachi.
Female reporters, including Zam Zam Saeed and Adia Naz, were specifically targeted.
The Karachi Press Club condemned the incident.
Cameraman Rameez assisted a harassed reporter back to her car.
Chand Nawab of ARY TV also faced mistreatment, ending with a torn shirt.

Relevant Topics

Journalism

PTI

Harassment

Karachi

Imran Khan

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