PFUJ condemns death threats to journalist Asif Ali Bhatti, demands security
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 11 March 2020
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has expressed grave concern over the death threats aimed at journalist Asif Ali Bhatti. They are demanding immediate action from authorities to ensure his safety.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has condemned the death threats to Asif Ali Bhatti, General Secretary of Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ).
In a joint statement, President PFUJ Shehzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi urged the authorities to probe the incidents of obnoxious thread messages, calls, and emails to the journalist and take appropriate measures to arrest the culprits.
Bhatti is a senior reporter and columnist and writes on security and political affairs. He is a press freedom activist.
It is not the first time that he is facing threats from unknown elements.
Given the current hostile environment for the journalist, PFUJ has called for providing security to Bhatti. The union warned that if any harm was done to him, the authorities would be held responsible.
Key Points
- PFUJ condemns threats against journalist Asif Ali Bhatti.
- Authorities urged to investigate the threats promptly.
- Bhatti is a known press freedom activist facing repeated threats.
- PFUJ calls for enhanced security measures for Bhatti.
- The union warns of accountability if harm comes to him.
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