PFUJ slams attack on journalist Sami Ibrahim
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 9 July 2022
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists condemned the attack on Sami Ibrahim, who was assaulted in front of the BOL News office. They demand immediate action against the attackers to uphold press freedom.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned the cowardly attack on journalist and anchor Sami Ibrahim, who was attacked and beaten in Islamabad in front of BOL News office as he headed home.
Reportedly unknown plainclothes individuals tried to kidnap Ibrahim but failed.
PFUJ President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi said, “this is a cowardly act of those who cannot face constructive criticism and have the dictatorial and authoritarian mindset.”
They called for the immediate registration of an FIR against unknown culprits. “We demand arrest of criminals without delay as this cannot be tolerated.”
PFUJ leadership said that high-handedness and such incidents could not silence the sane voices in this country, and PFUJ will take a much stricter stand if the attackers of Sami Ibrahim are not arrested.
KEY POINTS:
- Sami Ibrahim was attacked in Islamabad by unknown assailants.
- PFUJ calls the attack a cowardly act against press freedom.
- Leaders demand immediate registration of an FIR against the attackers.
- PFUJ warns of stricter actions if the attackers are not apprehended.
- The incident highlights ongoing threats to journalists in Pakistan.
