ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice (CJ) of Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Athar Minallah, has remarked as to why TV channels are not exercising powers related to basic rights of the journalists.
The IHC CJ gave these remarks during the hearing of the case related to journalists’ rights on Thursday. The deputy attorney general (DAG) told the court that the summary regarding appointment of chairman Press Council and chairman ITNE has been sent.
Afzal Butt, former president PFUJ, told the court that no law was in place in Pakistan regarding the jobs indays, the court said. The court said that it had also given time to Irfan Qadir for case study.
The court subsequently granted time to NAB prosecutor for case study and adjourned the case till March 21. The court remarked that it would hear the case on daily basis if it considered it necessary on next hearing.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
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Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
