ISLAMABAD: 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.
Fayyaz Zafar was allegedly tortured and detained after a district magistrate in the Swat sanctioned his arrest under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960.
The information minister discussed the incident with relevant authorities and 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.
Senator Mushtaq Ahmed has condemned the arrest of senior journalist Fayyaz Zafar under Maintenance of Public Order (MPO).
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Senator Mushtaq Ahmed said Fayyaz Ahmed is the voice of Swat’s people as well as that of peace.
He said Fayyaz raised his voice against the harassment of female students at Swat University. Besides, he also spoke against the university administration’s corruption in the recent past, said the senator.
He added that Fayyaz was being victimized for speaking the truth. This is the worst fascism as well as toughest censorship, the senator said.
