Afghanistan frees ARY journalist Faizullah
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 28 September 2014
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Faizullah Khan, a journalist from ARY News, has been freed after being jailed in Afghanistan. His release has been celebrated by media unions and the Pakistani government.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani journalist Faizullah Khan, jailed in Afghanistan for entering that country without valid documents, has been freed.
Faizullah of ARY News Television was sentenced to four years in prison by a court in Jalalabad in July. He was detained earlier in April.
The news of Faizullah's release was welcomed by journalists unions, including the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists and also by the Pakistani government.
Information Minister Pervaiz Rasheed thanked the Afghanistan government for releasing Faizaullah. He also appreciated the foreign office's role and that of Pakistani media organizations.
Key Points
- Faizullah Khan was jailed in Afghanistan for four years in July.
- He was detained earlier in April for lacking valid entry documents.
- His release was announced and welcomed by various journalists unions.
- Pakistani Information Minister praised the Afghan government's decision.
- The foreign office and local media organizations were acknowledged for their support.
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