Journalists condemn attempt on Mir's life

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 28 November 2012

Journalists in Islamabad and Rawalpindi rallied in support of Geo TV anchor Hamid Mir, who survived a recent assassination attempt. They demanded accountability for attacks on journalists.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: Journalists based in Islamabad and Rawalpindi held a rally Wednesday to mark the Commitment to Journalism Day, announced by the National Press Club.

At the heart of the rally was Geo TV anchor Hamid Mir who survived an assassination attempt Monday (November 26), claimed by the Taliban.

Addressing a 100-plus gathering, he said he would not be deterred by such cowardly acts and would continue to call a spade a spade.

Explosives were found planted on Mir’s car after he returned from a market near his home.

Press Club’s President Farooq Faisal Khan and Secretary General Sheharyar Khan were among the rally as was Pervez Shaukat, the head of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ).

The leaders called on the government to arrest those who have killed journalists and also the terrorists involved in attempting to kill Mir.

Key Points

Hamid Mir survived an assassination attempt claimed by the Taliban.
The rally marked the Commitment to Journalism Day announced by the National Press Club.
Press Club leaders urged the government to take action against those targeting journalists.
Explosives were discovered on Mir's car after he left a market.
The gathering included over 100 journalists showing solidarity.

Relevant Topics

Journalism

Assassination Attempt

Hamid MIR

Pakistan

Media Safety

Rally

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