Karachi, June 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):In a statement issued today, Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has strongly condemned the abduction of Aaj News’ Assignment Editor Mr. Nafees Naeem by some unidentified people outside his residence in Karachi.
The statement expressed serious concerns over the illegal act and said that such incidents are aimed at preventing journalists/media workers from performing their professional and constitutional responsibilities and an attack on freedom of the Press. PBA demands that immediate steps must be taken for the recovery and release of Mr. Nafees Naeem. The statement further urges concerned authorities to ensure the safety of journalists/media workers in Pakistan.
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Executive Director,
Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA)
177/ 2, 1st Floor, I.E.P Building,
Liaquat Barracks, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-32793075, +92-21-32793083, +92-21-32793089
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Email: alibutt@pba.org.pk, info@pba.org.pk
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