Ensuring the safety of journalists vital for freedom of expression: NA Speaker 

Islamabad, November 05, 2022 (PPI-OT):Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has expressed deep shock over the abduction of Senior Journalist Syed Irfan Raza last night. He said, “It is highly deplorable that a professional and dedicated journalist was abducted.” He expressed these views in a letter written to Journalist Syed Irfan Raza today.

The Speaker said that Journalist Syed Irfan Raza always remains steadfast and dedicated to his Professional duties. He also expressed thankfulness to Allah Almighty for the journalist’s safe recovery and prayers for his safety. The Speaker stressed the need to investigate the matter thoroughly. While acknowledging the professionalism of journalists, he expressed the belief the ordeal that journalists went through would make them stronger and more steadfast in his cause.

For more information, contact:
Secretary,
National Assembly of Pakistan
Automation Centre, National Assembly Secretariat,
Parliament House, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9221082-83
Fax: +92-51-9221106
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.na.gov.pk

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