Marking a year since journalist’s assassination in Nairobi, Reporters Without Borders denounces ‘duplicity’ of authorities in both countries
Kenya
Journalist’s widow criticizes FIR for being lodged on complaint of police rather than victim’s family
Five-member larger bench to hear case, with notices issued to relevant government officials and the PFUJ
Rana Sanaullah points fingers at Ahmad brothers and Kenyan police, saying initial investigations rubbish claims of ‘mistaken identity’
Kenyan police say journalist’s personal devices have gone missing, as new revelations suggest he might have been tortured prior to his assassination
Inquiry Team Begins Recording Statements over Arshad Sharif’s Killing
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportBrothers who hosted journalist in Kenya claim his personal devices had been given to Kenyan police for investigation
In unprecedented press conference, DG ISI and DG ISPR address Arshad Sharif’s killing and reiterate military’s desire to stay within its constitutional role
Kenyan media cites police official as claiming they were responding to shots fired on them when they targeted journalist’s vehicle
Military spokesman stresses on need to be aware of ‘certain elements’ seeking to exploit tragedy for their own benefit
P.M. Announces Judicial Commission to Probe Killing of Arshad Sharif
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportShehbaz Sharif says IHC will be requested to designate a judge to head the high-level commission
In briefing, State Department spokesperson refuses to comment on Imran Khan’s disqualification, saying it is an internal matter
IHC directs government to keep journalist bodies’ apprised of any progress in an inquiry into the killing of news anchor in Kenya
Citing police, reports allege journalist killed due to ‘mistaken identity,’ adding further investigations are now underway
The journalist had been in self-exile abroad since being charged with sedition cases in mid-August
Latest advisory allows travelers from eight countries, including Bangladesh and Turkey, to travel to the U.K. without mandatory hotel quarantine
Saudi Arabia ‘Temporarily’ Suspends Travel to Countries With Coronavirus
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportList of banned countries includes Pakistan and India, but does not include the U.S., despite a dramatic surge in confirmed cases there
Part of ‘Engage Africa’ initiative, the conference aims at forging closer ties between Pakistan and the African continent