Unions call for end to victimization of journalist
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 29 September 2017
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Unions of journalists have condemned the Gilgit-Baltistan government for its actions against Shabbir Saham. They threaten protests if victimization continues.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Journalists unions Friday called for an end to victimization of Islamabad's senior journalist Shabbir Saham by the Gilgit-Baltistan government.
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Rawalpindi-Islamabad-Union of Journalists (RIUJ) and the National Press Club, Islamabad, condemned the government action to register a case under terrorism sections against Shabbir.
Afzal Butt (pictured), President PFUJ, said that the case was an uncalled for action, and an attempt to harass the journalist fraternity.
He warned that if the Gilgit-Baltistan government did not change its attitude, they would start protests.
Photo: Facebook - Afzal Butt
Key Points
- Journalists unions condemn government actions against Shabbir Saham.
- A case has been registered against Saham under terrorism sections.
- President PFUJ warns of potential protests.
- The move is viewed as an attack on press freedoms.
- Unions demand an immediate halt to the victimization.
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