Resolution tabled in parliament against attacks on journalists

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 28 May 2021

Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri introduced a resolution condemning violence against journalists in the senate. The resolution demands thorough inquiries into recent attacks, including high-profile cases.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri on Friday tabled a resolution in the senate regarding attacks on journalists.

Senator Haideri condemned the assaults on journalists and demanded inquiry reports about the attacks. "The House strongly condemns the attacks on journalists," the resolution draft stated.

The murders, attacks, violence, and kidnappings of journalists are highly worrisome and terrible, the JUI leader commented.

Reportedly, the resolution also called for a fair inquiry into the attacks on journalists, including Absar Alam, Matiullah Jan, and Asad Toor.

Many parliamentarians, including Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry, Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari, Chairperson PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Vice President PMLN Maryam Nawaz Sharif, and others have already condemned the recent assault on journalist and blogger Asad Toor.

The JUI resolution is expected to be passed unanimously.

Photo: senate.gov.pk

KEY POINTS:

• Resolution tabled by Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri
• Condemnation of attacks and violence against journalists
• Calls for inquiries into cases of Absar Alam, Matiullah Jan, and Asad Toor
• Support from various parliamentarians including key ministers
• Expected unanimous support for the resolution