Islamabad, August 31, 2023 (PPI-OT): Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has taken notice of the alleged torture and arrest of Fayyaz Zafar, a senior journalist from Swat.
Discussing the incident with relevant authorities, he emphasized the importance of conducting an impartial investigation into the incident.
He asserted that the authority of the office must not be employed to stifle the voice of journalists. He affirmed his commitment to closely monitor the progress of Fayyaz Zafar’s case.
The Information Minister said the government firmly believes in freedom of expression and media, in accordance with the constitution.
For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk