PM Imran Khan refuses interview to NYT reporter

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 2 April 2022

Prime Minister Imran Khan has refused to grant an interview to a New York Times reporter, despite an earlier arrangement. This decision is amid the current political situation in Pakistan.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly refused to give an interview to the reporter of The New York Times.

According to a social media post by journalist Mohsin Raza Khan, the premier refused to meet the reporter despite a prior appointment. However, the name of the reporter was not disclosed.

The US paper has published several stories related to the current political turmoil in the country with reporting by Salman Masood and Christina Goldbaum.

KEY POINTS:

• Imran Khan refused NYT interview request.
• Prior appointment was made but not honored.
• Reporter's name was not disclosed.
• The refusal is linked to ongoing political issues.
• The NYT has covered Pakistan's political climate extensively.