Geo News female reporters attacked at PTI protest
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 12 December 2014 | JP Staff Reporter
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Two female reporters from Geo News were harassed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf supporters during a protest in Karachi. The incident sparked condemnation from local officials about the treatment of women journalists.Summary
KARACHI: Two female reporters from Geo News were harassed allegedly by supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf while covering the party's protest in Karachi on Friday.
Geo.tv reported that stones and bottles were hurled at the channel's DSNG van, and the journalists were surrounded by party workers shortly after Imran Khan had concluded his speech. The female reporters were not named.
Geo said the PTI workers tried to drag a female reporter who had taken refuge in the van and used abusive language against her.
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon condemned the attack on women journalists and termed the incident shameful.
Key Points
- Two female reporters were attacked at a PTI protest in Karachi.
- Supporters hurled stones and bottles at their DSNG van.
- One reporter was nearly dragged out by workers.
- Sindh Information Minister condemned the harassment.
- Incident raises concerns about safety for women journalists.
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