Minister claims Almeida story was 'inaccurate'
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 13 October 2016
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Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar accused Cyril Almeida's recent article of being inaccurate and questioned the source of the leaked information. An inquiry will determine Almeida's placement on the Exit Control List as the government seeks accountability.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Thursday claimed that last week's Dawn story authored by Cyril Almeida on civil-military tensions was “inaccurate”.
The minister, addressing a press conference in Islamabad, asked who leaked this inaccurate news, and added that it was published at the behest of someone.
Almeida remained on the Exit Control List for the fourth day running – his front page October 6 story having left the government and the military fuming.
Dawn quoted the minister as saying an inquiry will be conducted into the placement of Almeida on the ECL after which "everyone will be allowed to travel freely."
He said that the inquiry will uncover whosoever leaked the news to the journalist. “But how can that person be brought to justice, if we allow the journalist to leave the country,” he asked.
The inquiry is likely to end in three to four days, the minister said, and added that Almeida was put on ECL because he was about to travel abroad.
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Key Points
- Interior Minister claims Almeida's story is inaccurate.
- Inquiry to investigate the source of the leaked information.
- Almeida remains on the Exit Control List amid controversy.
- Minister questions the justice of allowing Almeida to leave the country.
- Inquiry expected to conclude in three to four days.
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