Pakistan refuses entry to British journalist
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 21 February 2014
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Pakistan has refused entry to British journalist Willem Marx, who was scheduled to attend the Lahore Literary Festival. Marx's book, co-authored with Marc Wattrelot, focuses on Balochistan.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has denied entry to British journalist Willem Marx who authored the book 'Balochistan: At a Crossroads', www.ibtimes.com reported Thursday.
The website said the journalist was heading for the Lahore Literary Festival.
Marx teamed up with French photo journalist Marc Wattrelot to travel through Balochistan in writing the book. The proceeds are being donated to UNICEF for polio eradication in Quetta.
The website quoting a representative for Marx said he has been detained in the past and has had tapes confiscated by Pakistani authorities.
Key Points
- Willem Marx was denied entry by Pakistan.
- He authored 'Balochistan: At a Crossroads' with Marc Wattrelot.
- The book proceeds support UNICEF's polio eradication efforts.
- Marx has a history of detention by Pakistani authorities.
- He aimed to attend the Lahore Literary Festival.
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