PFUJ says arrest of editor Mohsin Baig a shameful act

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 16 February 2022

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has condemned the arrest of editor Mohsin Baig by FIA. They demand his immediate release and a judicial probe.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has condemned the arrest of editor Mohsin Baig and harassment of his family members by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi said that arresting an editor was shameful and reeked of the fascist mentality of the ruling elite. "Such arrest without a warrant gives an impression that the country is not ruled by law."

The two leaders demanded a judicial probe into the matter, adding that the journalist should be released immediately.

They asserted that such tactics amounted to curbing media and intimidating journalists.

KEY POINTS:

• PFUJ criticizes the arrest of Mohsin Baig as shameful.
• Calls the actions of FIA officials a violation of press freedom.
• Demands immediate release of Baig and a judicial investigation.
• Highlights intimidation tactics against journalists in Pakistan.
• Denounces arrests made without warrants, undermining rule of law.