PFUJ condemns attempt to murder Absar Alam
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 20 April 2021
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has denounced the attack on Absar Alam, urging government action and unity among media stakeholders. They have called for a judicial inquiry into the incident to protect journalists in the country.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalist has strongly condemned the murderous attack on senior journalist and former chairman PEMRA, Absar Alam in Islamabad.
President PFUJ Shehzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi demanded immediate arrest of the culprits. They asked the federal government to probe the incident. “Such incidents cannot deter journalists from raising the voices against lawlessness and freedom of the press in the country,” they said.
The leadership urged all the media stakeholders to forge unity against crimes against journalists and media workers. “We demand urgent constitution of a judicial commission to probe the attack on Absar Alam and crimes against the rest of the media community.”
PFUJ also urged the parliamentarians and political leaders to speak up for protecting media workers and journalists so that they can fulfil their responsibilities independently and without fear.
Photo: Twitter (@AbsarAlamHaider)
KEY POINTS:
- Absar Alam, a senior journalist, survived a murderous attack in Islamabad.
- PFUJ demands immediate arrest of the assailants responsible for the attack.
- Union leaders emphasize the need for government action to safeguard media rights.
- Call for a judicial commission to investigate the attack and protect journalists.
- PFUJ urges media stakeholders to unite against violence towards journalists.
