Balochistan reporter Zafarullah Jatak murdered at home

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 28 June 2015 | JP Staff Reporter

Zafarullah Jatak, a correspondent for 'Intekhab', was murdered in his home by gunmen in Balochistan. Police are currently investigating the incident.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: Unidentified gunmen on Sunday shot dead a journalist in Balochistan, police said.

Zafarullah Jatak was sleeping when the gunmen stormed into his house in the Jaffarabad district early morning and fired at him.

Jatak was a correspondent of the Urdu-language daily "Intekhab." Police said they are investigating the murder.

Pakistan has been the most dangerous country in the world to work in for journalists, with 14 journalists killed in 2014, the International Federation of Journalists said in January.

Freedom Network expressed indignation over the murder in Balochistan province where impunity of crimes against media and journalists has taken deep roots in the last many years.

"Our thoughts and condolence go out to the bereaved family and demand that facts leading to the murder of journalist Zafarullah Jatak must be known," Freedom Network, Pakistan's first media watchdog organization said in a press freedom alert.

Key Points

Zafarullah Jatak was killed at home in Balochistan.
The murder occurred in the early morning hours.
He worked for the Urdu-language daily 'Intekhab'.
International journalists express concern over safety in Pakistan.
Freedom Network demands accountability for the murder.

Relevant Topics

Balochistan

Journalist Murder

Zafarullah Jatak

Press Freedom

Freedom Network

Crime Reporting

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