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Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman’s arrest widely condemned

ISLAMABAD: Former senator Enver Baig on Friday said the diplomatic corps in the federal capital had serious concerns and reservations on the unlawful arrest of Editor-in-Chief of Geo and Jang Group Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman and every diplomatic mission is sending a negative report on the situation of media freedom in Pakistan. “The diplomatic missions and international […]

Civil society demands release of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman

Civil society demands release of Mir Shakil-ur-RahmanSUKKUR: A large section of Sukkur’s civil society comprising members of the PFUJ, (Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists), political workers, social activists, religious parties’ activists staged demonstrations against the continued detention of Jang-Geo Group Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman and demanded his immediate release.

Senior politicians demand Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman’s release

Senior politicians demand Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman’s releasePESHAWAR: Senior politicians on Friday condemned the arrest of Jang Group Editor-in Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman as they visited the protest camp set up by the media workers. The protest camp continued throughout the day outside the offices of the Jang, The News and Geo

Noam Chomsky condemns detention of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman

Noam Chomsky condemns detention of Mir Shakil-ur-RahmanARIZONA: World renowned rights activist and academic Noam Chomsky has joined a growing number of voices condemning the arrest of Jang/Geo Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman. The respected thinker and activist has lent his support to a statement callingfor the fair treatment of

Sindh contacts Naek for SC appeal in Daniel Pearl case

Sindh contacts Naek for SC appeal in Daniel Pearl caseISLAMABAD: The Sindh government has contacted renowned lawyer Farooq H Naek to plead its appeal in the Supreme Court against the Sindh High Court (SHC) order for acquittal and release of prisoners in the Daniel

Journalists, human rights defenders concerned at detention

Journalists, human rights defenders concerned at detentionLAHORE: Veteran journalists and human rights activists voiced their concern over NAB’s high-handedness and rejection of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman’s bail. It has been a monthnow that NAB arrested MSR in violation of law and the Lahore High Court rejected bail plea filed