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Lahore Press Club concerned over harassment of journalist Rizwan ur Rehman Razi

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 6 June 2018

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Lahore Press Club concerned over harassment of journalist Rizwan ur Rehman Razi
The Lahore Press Club is concerned about the harassment faced by journalist Rizwan ur Rehman Razi. The club has threatened to protest if the situation does not improve.

LAHORE – The Lahore Press Club has expressed concern over harassment of prominent journalist and analyst Rizwan ur Rehman Razi by unidentified men.

In a hurriedly called meeting, the club warned that if this harassment did not stop, they would stage protests.

A media release said that Razi has been threatened by phone and also summoned by the Cyber Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency.

Razi is a life-time member of Lahore Press Club.

KEY POINTS:

  • Rizwan ur Rehman Razi is a prominent journalist and analyst.
  • He has received threats by phone from unidentified individuals.
  • Razi was summoned by the Cyber Crime Wing of the FIA.
  • The Lahore Press Club held an emergency meeting to discuss the matter.
  • Protests may occur if harassment continues.

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