May 12, 2023

Anchorperson Aftab Iqbal released, Imran Riaz to be presented in court

May 12, 2023

Suspending the ‘detention notification’ of renowned anchorperson Aftab Iqbal, the chief justice of the Lahore High Court on Friday directed concerned authorities to effect his immediate release. Meanwhile, Chief

CPNE strongly condemns arrest of journalists

May 12, 2023

The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) has strongly condemned the arrest of journalists Aftab Iqbal and Imran Riaz Khan and said that speech is everyone’s right which should not be banned under any circumstances. CPNE President Kazim Khan

Imran Riaz, Aftab Iqbal arrested

May 12, 2023

LAHORE: Anchorpersons Imran Riaz Khan and Aftab Iqbal were arrested by the police on Thursday. Imran Riaz Khan was arrested at Sialkot Airport for allegedly inciting violence during clashes between security forces and supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan. Sources

Anchorperson Aftab Iqbal released, Imran Riaz to be presented in court

CPNE strongly condemns arrest of journalists

Imran Riaz, Aftab Iqbal arrested

PPF expresses alarm over continued acts of violence against media professionals as the country faces protests following Imran Khan’s arrest.

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