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Court rejects plea for 14-day physical remand of journalist Nasrullah Khan
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 12 November 2018
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An anti-terrorism court in Karachi has rejected a plea for a two-week physical remand of journalist Nasrullah Khan. Khan's arrest has sparked concerns regarding press freedom and his treatment under the law.Summary
KARACHI – An anti-terrorism court on Monday rejected a plea of an investigating officer seeking a two-week physical remand of senior journalist Nasrullah Khan Chaudhry.
Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto directed that the scribe who works for Nai Baat newspaper be presented on November 14 along with a progress report, Pakistan Today reported.
The judge asked why the investigating officer was insisting on a 14-day remand.
The IO pointed out that a case relating to possession of proscribed literature had been registered against the journalist.
Security personnel last week raided Chaudhry’s home in Karachi and took him away.
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has expressed concern over his ‘illegal detention’ and termed it an attack on press freedom.
Key Points
- Court denies 14-day physical remand for Nasrullah Khan.
- Khan works for Nai Baat newspaper.
- Claims of illegal detention raised by press organizations.
- Judge demands reasons for extended remand request.
- Next court appearance scheduled for November 14.
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