Journalists protest attack on ARY office
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 14 January 2016
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A protest by journalists was held in Islamabad following a terror attack on ARY News. Led by Jago Panel, they criticized government inaction on media security.Summary
ISLAMABAD: A group of some 30 journalists staged a protest Thursday against Wednesday's terror attack on office of ARY News in Islamabad.
The protest was organized by Jago Panel that contested the recent National Press Club elections. Abdul Qayum Siddiqui and Matiullah Jan, the protest leaders, made speeches on the occasion and lamented the government had failed to provide security to news organizations and journalists.
The protesters drove in vehicles from the Press Club to the ARY office where they met fellow journalists and officials and expressed solidarity.
Gunmen had hurled grenades at the office of ARY News in Islamabad and fired several shots that left a staff member injured.
Image courtesy: Asad Mailk
Key Points
- Protest organized by Jago Panel against the ARY News attack.
- Approximately 30 journalists participated in the protest.
- Leaders Abdul Qayum Siddiqui and Matiullah Jan spoke about security issues.
- The protest included a vehicle convoy from the Press Club to ARY's office.
- The attack involved grenades and gunfire, injuring a staff member.
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