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Peshawar journalists protest against Bank of Khyber's Managing Director

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 18 April 2016

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Peshawar journalists protest against Bank of Khyber's Managing Director
In Peshawar, journalists protested against the Managing Director of Bank of Khyber for retaliating against a senior journalist. They demand accountability for alleged corruption and a judicial inquiry.

PESHAWAR - A large number of journalists on Monday staged a protest outside the Peshawar Press Club against the Managing Director of Bank of Khyber who published an advertisement against a senior journalist in response to a news item.

The protesters called for the official's sacking and demanded a judicial commission investigate the irregularities in the bank.

The protest was backed by the Khyber Union of Journalists. Chanting slogans against the MD, the journalists alleged he was involved in corruption. They pointed out that the bank official had attempted to silence the press by publishing the advert.

Key Points

  • Protest held outside Peshawar Press Club
  • Journalists demand sacking of the MD
  • Advert published against a senior journalist
  • Khyber Union of Journalists supports the protest
  • Calls for investigation into bank's irregularities

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