Reporter Gohar Wazir released from jail: minister
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 29 May 2019
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Gohar Wazir was released from jail after being detained while covering a protest by the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister confirmed his release.Summary
PESHAWAR – Gohar Wazir, a reporter arrested the other day in Bannu after he interviewed MNA Mohsin Dawar, and covered a protest by Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has been set free.
His organization Khyber News quoting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shaukat Yousafzai (pictured), said Wazir was released from jail after confirmation that he was a journalist on duty.
However, the minister was also quoted as saying that Wazir was chanting slogans during the PTM rally.
The minister was addressing a news conference in Peshawar on Wednesday.
Key Points
- Gohar Wazir was arrested in Bannu for interviewing MNA Mohsin Dawar.
- He covered a protest related to the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement.
- Minister Shaukat Yousafzai stated Wazir was freed due to his role as a journalist.
- The minister noted Wazir was chanting slogans during the PTM rally.
- The news was confirmed by Khyber News.
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