The Nation chief reporter detained briefly by men in plain clothes
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 10 December 2018
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Mansoor Khan was arrested while reporting on an MQM-London rally in Azizabad. He was later released following intervention from higher authorities.Summary
KARACHI – Mansoor Khan, a chief reporter at The Nation, was arrested on Sunday as he covered a rally of the MQM-London chapter.
His paper reported that security personnel in plain clothes detained him at an undisclosed location. He was later released after the high-ups intervened.
The Nation said Khan was covering a rally in Azizabad and heading back when the authorities took him into custody.
Despite showing his professional identity, he was taken away blindfolded.
KEY POINTS:
- Mansoor Khan was detained by security personnel in plain clothes.
- The incident occurred while covering an MQM-London rally.
- He was released after intervention from high-ranking officials.
- Khan was taken away blindfolded despite showing his professional ID.
- The incident raises concerns about journalist safety in Pakistan.
