Skip to main content

Arshad Sharif case: Salman Iqbal calls for legislation to protect journalists

Arshad Sharif case, journalists protection, Salman Iqbal, CJP

President and CEO ARY Digital Network Mr Salman Iqbal has appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial to take notice of the martyr senior journalist Arshad Sharif’s case, ARY News reported on Monday.

Mr Salman Iqbal appealed to the CJP Justice Umar Ata Bandial to take steps for ordering comprehensive legislation for the protection of the journalists after the martyrdom of Arshad Sharif.

“I want to appeal to the chief justice to ensure the freedom of speech. Protection should be provided to me, my family and the journalist fraternity across the country who are the voices of the state of Pakistan and Pakistanis.”

He said that he has answered all questions of the investigation committee probing Arshad Sharif’s case. “Despite answering [by the investigators] in 1 hour and 45 minutes’ session, a fake allegation is being levelled against me for not cooperating with the committee]”

Salman Iqbal maintained that government’s seriousness in investigating the murder is evident before everyone. He urged the chief justice to hold transparent investigation into Sharif’s assassination case and bring the murderers to justice.

In his open letter, Iqbal elaborated on how the incumbent government is busy victimising him and his institution. He said the incumbent government is busy lodging fake cases against him and his institution, adding, the revengeful moves would be intensified.

READ: ARSHAD SHARIF’S KILLING: SALMAN IQBAL SAYS COOPERATING WITH INQUIRY TEAM DESPITE CONCERNS

He demanded the chief justice to provide protection to all journalists including him whether they are present in Pakistan or abroad.

“Our brother Arshad Sharif was martyred for choosing the path of truth. Time has now arrived to make comprehensive legislation for the protection of journalists,” he concluded.

Arshad Sharif’s assassination

The senior journalist and former ARY News anchor, was killed in Kenyan capital Nairobi on October 23 where he was living in self-exile.

Kenyan police first said that Arshad Sharif was killed in a case of “mistaken identity” but since the seasoned journalist’s post-mortem and his body’s transfer to his home country, several Kenyan news outlets have not only questioned the police’s conduct but have raised questions over the manner in which he was killed.



from Latest Pakistan News Breaking News from All over Pakistan - ARY News https://ift.tt/NKMlvpr
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BISE Malakand announces Matric Exam 2025 toppers

MALAKAND: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Malakand has formally declared the names of BISE Malakand Matric Toppers 2025 on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, lauding the students’ academic intellect across the region. According to the results, Malakand Board Toppers from both the Science and Humanities groups across the region secured the positions. This year’s BISE Malakand Matric toppers have proved an extraordinary performance in the Matric Annual Examination Part-I. Saman Wahab, a student from Hira School and College, Dargai, emerged as the winner in the list of BISE Malakand Matric Position holders by scoring an excellent 1169 in the science group. Huma Hameed, a student from Muhsanat Academy, Sangolai, achieved the top spot in the Humanities Group with 1094 marks. Science Group Toppers Name Institute Position Marks Saman Wahab Hira School and College Dargai, MKD 1st 1169 Komal Mehboob Qazi PIMS School and Girls College Biari, Dir (L) ...
Post a Comment
Read more

President Zardari meets envoys of five countries, stresses global ties

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Austria, and Germany as he greeted their recently appointed ambassadors at Aiwan-e-Sadr, ARY News reported. During the meeting, the appointed ambassadors formally presented their diplomatic credentials. Pakistan Armed Forces celebrated the ceremony with a guard of honour. In one-on-one meetings with the High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka and Ambassadors-designate of the other nations, President Asif Zardari stressed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in different sectors, including trade, economy, and culture. Asif Zardari expressed his best wishes to the diplomats on their new roles, hoping that their tenure would strengthen relationships and foster regional partnership. The ceremony was attended by the diplomats of different nations, including Rear-Admiral H.L.A. Don Fred Senevirante from Sri Lanka, Chandra Warsenan...
Post a Comment
Read more

Pakistan floods: South Asia’s monsoon explained

Floods in Pakistan have killed more than 1,000 people after what its climate change minister called a record unbroken cycle of monsoon rains with “8 weeks of non-stop torrents”. AFP explains what the monsoon is, why it is so important and yet so dangerous, and how climate change and other man-made effects may be altering the vast life-giving but destructive annual weather system. What is the South Asian monsoon? The Southwest or the Asian Summer Monsoon is essentially a colossal sea breeze that brings South Asia 70-80 percent of its annual rainfall between June and September every year. It occurs when summer heat warms the landmass of the subcontinent, causing the air to rise and sucking in cooler Indian Ocean winds which then produce enormous volumes of rain. Why it is important? The monsoon is vital for agriculture and therefore for the livelihoods of millions of farmers and for food security in the poor region of around two billion people. But it brings destruction every ye...
Post a Comment
Read more