Attacks on journalists in Pakistan – Infographic Timeline

Author: Wasay Ibrahim Tariq

The year 2017 has seen a surge in attack on journalists and freedom of expression in Pakistan, reminding those working in the media that the “freedom” can be taken away in a snap. Only today, prominent journalist Ahmed Noorani of The News was assaulted that left him brutally injured.

Daily Times has prepared an info-graphic timeline to list some of the prominent attacks on journalists since the 90s and as it indicates, the year 2017 hasn’t exactly been the year of journalists.

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