PFUJ expresses concern over targeting of journalists
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 6 June 2018
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists is alarmed by attacks on journalists in Lahore. They urge the government to take action and ensure safety for media personnel.Summary
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has expressed grave concern over the violent attack on BOL News journalist Asad Kharal and kidnapping of Waqt TV analyst Gul Bukhari, in Lahore.
In a statement, the union President Afzal Butt and Secretary-General Ayub Jan Sarhandi said both incidents had similar patterns and indicated the involvement of unknown persons.
The statement said that the police had failed to arrest the culprits. They demanded of the government to constitute a judicial commission to probe these incidents.
The PFUJ leaders called on all human rights organizations to take notice of these targeted attacks and to raise their voice.
They requested Supreme Court to take suo motu action against the unknown actors who are trying to suppress freedom of expression provided under the constitution.
Key Points
- PFUJ condemns attack on BOL News journalist Asad Kharal.
- Gul Bukhari, a Waqt TV analyst, is also a victim of kidnapping.
- Police have failed to apprehend the attackers.
- PFUJ demands a judicial commission to investigate the incidents.
- Supreme Court urged to take action against the culprits.
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