PFUJ condemns vilification campaign against Asma Shirazi

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 2 March 2022

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has condemned the attacks on journalist Asma Shirazi by PTI leader Ali Nawaz Awan. They call for an end to the vilification campaign and demand accountability from the authorities.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has condemned the comments and baseless allegations of PTI leader Ali Nawaz Awan against prominent anchor Asma Shirazi.

In a joint statement on Wednesday, President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi said that Shirazi is a renowned media person who has worked hard to earn reputation and whose integrity is beyond any doubt.

"Hurling allegations against such a media person without any proof seems to be a well-thought campaign which amounts to intimidating journalists believed to be highly professional and objective."

The two leaders expressed solidarity with Shirazi observing that the allegations against her were nothing but a manifestation of fake news.

They demanded that the PTI tender apology over his attitude. "The vilification campaign against Shirazi must also be stopped immediately." We demand FIA take action against those running this campaign, the two leaders said, asking Prime Minister Imran Khan to take notice of this.

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KEY POINTS:

• PFUJ condemns Ali Nawaz Awan's allegations against Asma Shirazi.
• They emphasize Shirazi's integrity and professional reputation.
• The union demands an apology from PTI for the unwarranted attacks.
• They label the campaign against Shirazi as fake news and intimidation.
• PFUJ urges authorities to take action against the perpetrators.