RIUJ forms committee to probe vilification campaign against Talat Hussain

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 26 October 2017

The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists is investigating an online campaign against Geo News journalist Talat Hussain. The committee will explore various legal and constitutional aspects related to the case.

Summary

ISLAMABAD - The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) has constituted a fact-finding committee to ascertain the reasons behind an ongoing vilification campaign on social media against Geo News journalist Talat Hussain.

The committee is headed by press freedom activist and senior journalist Nasir Zaidi with Nasir Malik, Shakil Anjum and Mubarak Zeb Khan as members.

The following are the TORs of the committee:

• meet senior civil and military officials
• meet the interior minister
• apprise the state minister for information
• record statement of Talat Hussain
• consult the Constitution and the law of the land
• adhere to the principles enshrined in Article 19 of the Constitution, ensuring freedom of the press
• finalize report within 10 working days and submit it to RIUJ.

KEY POINTS:

• RIUJ forms a committee to investigate vilification against Talat Hussain.
• Committee led by Nasir Zaidi includes members from the journalism community.
• The committee will meet with senior officials and consult the law.
• Findings are to be submitted within 10 working days.
• Focus on upholding press freedom as per Article 19 of the Constitution.