Journalist’s arrest
July 1, 2017
THE arrest of a journalist in Quetta on Sunday illustrates the extent to which the legislation on electronic crimes can be used to stifle dissent. Zafarullah Achakzai, a reporter for
THE arrest of a journalist in Quetta on Sunday illustrates the extent to which the legislation on electronic crimes can be used to stifle dissent. Zafarullah Achakzai, a reporter for
Sharif Farooq, a senior journalist and an activist of the Pakistan movement, died in Peshawar on Saturday morning after a protracted illness, according to Radio Pakistan. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister
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