Journalists condemn Jokhyo’s arrest, demand his release

Author: By Our Correspondent

HYDERABAD: Civil society and journalists on Tuesday strongly condemned the arrest of Akhlaq Jokhyo, a journalist from Naushahro Feroz, demanding his immediate release. In this connection, a protest led by Hyderabad Press Club Vice President Ayub Leghari was held here. Criticsing police, the protesters said that Akhlaq Jokhyo, editor of a local weekly, had been framed in a false case. They demanded immediate release of the journalist. Hyderabad Union of Journalists President Farhan Effendi, Secretary General Abbas Kassar and others expressed concerns over the arrest of Akhlaq Jokhyo. They said that the journalist was being punished to write against grabbing of graveyard land in Naushahro Feroz.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Top Stories

Senior executives at Mercuria to face investigation by Pakistan’s FIA

Mercuria, a global commodities trading firm headquartered in Geneva, finds its senior executives under scrutiny…

4 hours ago
  • Business

PSX extends bullish trend with gain of 862 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained bullish for the second session in a row on Monday,…

4 hours ago
  • Business

PKR depreciates by 3 paisas to 278.24 vs USD

The rupee remained on the back foot against the US dollar in the interbank market…

4 hours ago
  • Business

SECP approves PIA’s scheme of arrangement

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between Pakistan…

4 hours ago
  • Business

Gold snaps losing streak

Gold price in the country snapped a six-session losing streak and increased by Rs2,500 per…

4 hours ago
  • Business

Rs 83.6 billion loaned to young entrepreneurs: Rana Mashhood

Chairman of the Prime Minister Youth’s Programme(PMYP) Rana Mashhood has underscored the success of the…

4 hours ago