Norwegian journalist arrested in Pakistan
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 16 July 2018
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Kadafi Zaman, a journalist from Norway, was detained while reporting on a demonstration for Nawaz Sharif. His arrest raises concerns over media freedom in Pakistan.Summary
LAHORE - A Norwegian journalist from the channel TV2 has been arrested in Pakistan while covering a demo in support of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is facing jail time due to Panama Papers.
Reporter Kadafi Zaman was arrested on Friday together with 38 others, according to a Facebook post shared by Owais Aslam Ali, who represents the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF).
The day before his arrest, Kadafi reported that the media is prevented from reporting the truth from the tense situation in Pakistan before the election.
In a message sent by him from prison, Kadafi says that he was attacked by the police and beaten with sticks even though he presented himself as a reporter.
Key Points
- Kadafi Zaman was arrested during a protest in Lahore.
- 38 others were detained alongside him.
- He reported restrictions on media coverage in Pakistan.
- Zaman claims he was attacked by police while identifying as a reporter.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions ahead of elections.
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