Asad Qaiser directs for inquiry into murder of Aziz Memon

Author: DNA

Minister for Interior Brig ® Ijaz called on Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser in Islamabad, this afternoon. Speaker Asad Qaiser directed for immediate investigation into the gruesome murder of the Journalist.

The Speaker termed the murder, an attempt on the freedom of the press and expression. The Speaker also directed for provision of enabling environment to media personnel and ensuring their safety. He said that media had an important role in the democratic process and Parliament would always stand by them.

The Interior Minister assured the Speaker that an independent inquiry will be conducted and perpetrators would be brought to justice.

This meeting was held in backdrop of murder of Aziz Memon and meeting of President Parliamentary Reporters Association (PRA) with Speaker National Assembly in Parliament House, yesterday in that regard. The Parliamentary Reporters Association (PRA) presented a charter of demands, requesting for initiation of inquiry into the murder in view of the video message of the slain journalist.

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