Two Daily Times columnists told to stop contributing
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 27 November 2015
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Two columnists for Daily Times, Mir Mohammad Ali Talpur and Mohammad Taqi, have been instructed to stop their contributions. This decision follows concerns about their work being subject to scrutiny.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Two columnists writing for Daily Times have been asked their columns will not be published in future as they 'come under scrutiny.'
Mir Mohammad Ali Talpur who wrote a weekly column on Balochistan-related issues and Mohammad Taqi have both been told to stop writing for the paper. Talpur said in a Facebook post: "Today I was informed that they will not carry my pieces any more as these 'come under scrutiny'.... in other words are unacceptable to the authorities. "
He said the struggle to present truth will continue. "Truth will Prevail. The Forces of Darkness will be Defeated."
He credited Daily Times editor Rashed Rehman for publishing without editing whatever he wrote. Meanwhile Rashed Rehman has reportedly submitted his resignation.
KEY POINTS:
- Mir Mohammad Ali Talpur informed his columns will no longer be published.
- Both columnists have faced pressure for their contributions.
- Talpur stated the struggle for truth will persist.
- Editor Rashed Rehman is said to have resigned amid these developments.
- Concerns about media censorship are rising in Pakistan.
