Overview

• State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry issued a public apology and promised to implement the National Press Club's demands.
• Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi ordered an inquiry into the police raid at the club.
• The government said it has taken immediate steps in consultation with club leaders, including directions to identify and hold responsible officers to account.
• Videos circulating on social platforms showed police dragging reporters and confiscating cameras and phones during the operation.
• Journalists staged a walkout from National Assembly proceedings as figures such as PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui urged a transparent probe with participation from journalist organisations.