PFUJ demands apology from MQM for shutting down TV channels

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 26 October 2014

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has called for an apology from MQM for disrupting TV channels in Karachi. They plan to initiate protests if their demand is ignored.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has sought an apology from MQM for forcibly shutting down television news channels for six hours in Karachi.

PFUJ President Afzal Butt while condemning the act said that if the MQM leadership did not tender an apology within 24 hours, they would hold countrywide protests. The union's secretary general Khursheed Abbasi warned the entire Pakistani media would stand up against the MQM if it did not apologize.

KEY POINTS:

• PFUJ condemns MQM's actions against TV channels.
• Channels were shut down for six hours in Karachi.
• Protests will occur if no apology is given in 24 hours.
• The media is united in opposition to MQM's conduct.
• Afzal Butt and Khursheed Abbasi lead the call for accountability.