Nawa-i-Waqt journalist Zeeshan Ashraf was murdered while making phone call
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 3 April 2018
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Zeeshan Ashraf Butt, a 29-year-old journalist, was killed while on a phone call regarding a tax inquiry. The incident allegedly involves a local political figure.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Journalist Zeeshan Ashraf Butt, 29, of Nawa-i-Waqt newspaper was on a phone call when shot dead allegedly by Imran Cheema, Chairperson of the Begowala Union Council (Sialkot) on March 27.
According to the audio, Zeeshan can be heard talking to the female chairperson of the district council on the phone. He tells her that he visited Begowala Union Council to seek details of the tax imposed on shops.
Zeeshan then informs her that the union council chairperson abused him and threatened to kill him.
A while later at least three gunshots can be heard, and the journalist is silenced forever.
Cheema belongs to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz.
Key Points
- Zeeshan Ashraf Butt was shot dead on March 27.
- He was investigating tax issues in Begowala Union Council.
- The alleged shooter is Imran Cheema, a local politician.
- The incident occurred during a phone call with a district council chairperson.
- Audio evidence captures the murder during the conversation.
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