ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the attack on senior journalist and analyst Ayaz Amir and ordered Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz to probe into the incident.
The premier said that the culprits will be brought to justice soon. He directed concerned authorities to ensure the protection of the journalists.
Top political personalities including former premier Imran Khan, Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, Moonis Elahi, Punjab CM Hamza Shahbaz and others have strongly condemned the attack on journalist Ayaz Amir.
Earlier, unidentified assailants attacked senior journalist Ayaz Amir when he was on his way back home in Lahore.
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According to details, the senior journalist was on his way back home when six unidentified men thrashed him and snatched his wallet and mobile phone.
The unidentified men stopped Ayaz Amir’s car and started beating the senior journalist and his driver.
Journalist Tariq Habib shared a picture of Ayaz Amir on Twitter and wrote: “On his return after program on Dunya TV, senior analyst Ayaz Amir Sahib and his driver were assaulted by unknown people.”
