Chief Justice calls for efforts to locate journalist Imran Riaz Khan
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 27 June 2023
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The Chief Justice of Pakistan has called for efforts to locate Imran Riaz Khan, who has been missing since May 11. His plea highlights the importance of ensuring Khan's return in time for Eid with his family.Summary
ISLAMABAD - Supreme Court Chief Justice Umer Ata Bandial on Tuesday asked the federal government to make all efforts to recover journalist Imran Riaz Khan.
He made these comments during the case hearing regarding the military trial of civilians. Addressing Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan, the chief justice called for making every effort to recover Imran Riaz so that he could spend Eid with his family. Imran Riaz has been missing since May 11.
In response, the attorney general said Imran Riaz is not in "our custody". However, he added that the state would provide every support for recovering the missing journalist.
Key Points
- Supreme Court Chief Justice Umer Ata Bandial addresses the case hearing.
- Imran Riaz Khan has been missing since May 11.
- Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan states he is not in custody.
- The government is urged to prioritize efforts for recovery.
- Eid celebrations are a significant concern for the family.
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