Unions want case against journalist quashed
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 6 April 2015
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Journalists unions have called for the dismissal of a false case against journalist Fida Khan. The case was filed by a Capital Development Authority officer in Islamabad, amid allegations of threats against Khan.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Journalists unions have demanded of Inspector General of Police Islamabad to quash a “fabricated and false case” registered against a journalist in the I-9 Police Station.
In a statement on Monday, Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, National Press Club and other unions said the police have registered a false case on complaint of a Capital Development Authority officer Asia Gul against Fida Khan, a reporter with daily Metro Watch.
“Asia Gul and her husband have been threatening the journalist of dire consequences for publishing stories against them. Fida Khan has got all the proof of the threats and they would be revealed at a suitable time,” the statement said.
The unions have urged the IGP to quash the case against the journalist forthwith, otherwise a protest would be staged against Islamabad Police.
KEY POINTS:
- Unions demand quashing of a fabricated case against journalist Fida Khan.
- The case was registered at the I-9 Police Station by CDA officer Asia Gul.
- Fida Khan has collected evidence of threats from Asia Gul and her husband.
- The unions threaten to protest if the case is not dismissed promptly.
- This incident raises concerns about press freedom and journalist safety.
