PFUJ says arrest of editor Mohsin Baig a shameful act
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 16 February 2022
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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.
