Jang reporter Syed Mohammad Askari returns home after mysterious abduction
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 10 July 2023
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Syed Mohammad Askari, a senior reporter for the daily Jang, returned home following his abduction in Karachi. His wallet and mobile phone were not returned to him, prompting widespread condemnation from journalist associations.Summary
KARACHI—Syed Mohammad Askari, a senior reporter with the daily Jang, who went missing on Sunday, returned home on Monday, according to his colleagues.
According to the Jang, unknown officials in plain clothes abducted Askari in Karachi on Saturday night. The journalists' associations across the country widely condemned his alleged abduction.
Saqib Sagheer, a colleague of Askari, told Dawn that the senior reporter had returned home. He said Askari was dropped off near Sohrab Goth, but his wallet and mobile phone were not returned.
In a tweet, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said that journalists continue to be abducted in this manner, without charge, calling into question the state's commitment to democracy and its capacity to brook criticism and opposition.
Photo credit: Jang
Key Points
- Syed Mohammad Askari went missing after being abducted.
- He was reportedly dropped off near Sohrab Goth.
- His wallet and mobile phone were not returned post-abduction.
- Journalist associations condemned the abduction.
- Human Rights Commission highlighted ongoing threats to journalists.
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