Journalist reportedly arrested in Quetta

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 27 June 2017

Zafar Achakzai, chief reporter at a Quetta newspaper, was reportedly arrested by security forces. His home was raided, with unconfirmed reports linking the arrest to his social media activity.

Summary

QUETTA – Zafar Achakzai, a journalist with a Quetta newspaper was picked up reportedly by security personnel, unconfirmed reports said Tuesday.

There was no official confirmation of the incident. Achakzai is the paper’s chief reporter in the provincial capital.

His home was raided by men in plainclothes. Some unconfirmed reports said he was arrested for his social media posts.

KEY POINTS:

• Zafar Achakzai is a chief reporter in Quetta.
• He was reportedly picked up by security personnel.
• His home was raided by men in plainclothes.
• Reports suggest the arrest could be linked to social media posts.
• No official confirmation of the arrest has been provided.