ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah on Friday allowed time to Pakistan Federation Union of Journalists (PFUJ) to submit a report in consultation with the stakeholders, and remarked there is no editorial check on social media vloggers.
He was hearing a case about the harassment faced by journalists. PFUJ Secretary General Nasir Zaidi proposed formation of a forum where complaints should be hear befor registration of cases.
The CJ remarked that governments do not like criticism, but maintained that there is a need for journalists’ own system of accountability. Nasir Zaidi requested the court to give the PFUJ some time for presenting a mechanism for accountability of journalists, including vloggers. The court adjourned the hearing till July 1.
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
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
