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Disappearances of journalists in Pakistan greatly concerning: IFJ
Updated On: 04 June, 2023 06:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Sunday urged the Pakistani authorities to ensure the immediate release of journalist Imran Riaz Khan and allow all journalists to operate without fear of arrest or intimidation
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Journalists Sami Abraham (left) and Imran Riaz Khan (right) reported missing amid ongoing unrest in Pakistan. Photo: Twitter
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Sunday urged the Pakistani authorities to ensure the immediate release of journalist Imran Riaz Khan and allow all journalists to operate without fear of arrest or intimidation.
In a statement issued on Sunday, IFJ said that in the wake of widespread unrest since the May 9 arrest of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, two journalists were allegedly abducted, with BOL News president and anchor Sami Abraham released by captors after one week, and journalist and YouTuber Imran Riaz Khan remaining missing for almost a month.
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