.png)
PCC demands protection of Christian journalists in Balochistan
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 3 March 2015
Join our WhatsApp channel
Dr. Nazir S. Bhatti of PCC has condemned threats against Christian journalists in Balochistan following a warning letter from an extremist group. The situation calls for action to protect these journalists from further dangers.Summary
KARACHI: Dr. Nazir S. Bhatti, President of Pakistan Christian Congress (PCC) has expressed concerns over safety and security of Christian journalists in Balochistan after a threatening letter was sent to Quetta Press Club by an extremist organization, says a press release issued by Central Secretariat of Pakistan Christian Congress.
The letter sent by an outfit named Fidayan-e-Islam said entry of Christian members of the club be banned because they were involved in anti-Islam activities. There are four Christian journalists pointed in this threatening letter who are cameramen.
One Christian photojournalist talking to Pakistan Christian Post (PCP) said that he did not feel safe in Pakistan after this threat but had no place to hide.
Dr. Nazir Bhatti urged Baloch nationalists to come forward and save Christians in the province from threats of Islamists.
Key Points
- PCC demands protection for Christian journalists in Balochistan.
- A threatening letter was sent to Quetta Press Club by Fidayan-e-Islam.
- Four Christian cameramen were named in the threat.
- Concerns raised about the safety of journalists amidst rising extremism.
- Dr. Nazir Bhatti urges Baloch nationalists to intervene.
Relevant Topics
Ask AI: Understand this story your way
AI EnabledDig deeper, ask anything — get instant context, background, and clarity.
Disclaimer: This feature is powered by AI and is intended to help readers explore and understand news stories more easily. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated responses may occasionally be incomplete or reflect limitations in the underlying model. This feature does not represent the editorial views of JournalismPakistan. For our full, verified reporting, please refer to the original article.
