Indian journalist asked to leave Pakistan press briefing in New York
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 20 September 2016
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An Indian journalist was expelled from a press briefing in New York conducted by Pakistan's Foreign Secretary. This incident reflects ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly over the Kashmir issue.Summary
NEW YORK - Indian media were not allowed to attend a press briefing addressed by Pakistan Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry (pictured) in New York, and an Indian journalist of NDTV news channel was asked to leave the room -- an apparent outcome of the simmering bilateral relations. "Iss Indian ko nikalo (remove this Indian)," were the words directed at Namrata Brar, a journalist with NDTV, and she was asked to leave the room at the Roosevelt Hotel Monday, where the Pakistan Foreign Secretary was to address the media on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. No Indian was allowed to attend the briefing, NDTV reported. Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also avoided Indian journalists during his trip to New York to attend the UN meet. Bilateral tensions between the two countries have escalated over the Kashmir issue. The incident also comes after Sunday's terror attack on the Uri army base camp in Jammu and Kashmir which claimed the lives of 18 soldiers. - Agencies
Key Points
- Indian media banned from attending a Pakistan press briefing.
- NDTV journalist Namrata Brar asked to leave the event.
- The incident occurred during the UN General Assembly in New York.
- Rising tensions between India and Pakistan primarily over Kashmir.
- This follows a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
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