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National Assembly Condemns Alleged Abuse of Reporter, Orders Protection and Cyber-Threat Probe

The action turns a press‑gallery walkout into binding orders for protection and cyber‑crime probes.

Overview

  • Lawmakers suspended rules and passed a majority resolution denouncing the treatment of senior reporter Ijaz Ahmad at Adiala jail.
  • The measure also condemned the killing of journalist Imtiaz Mir and demanded immediate arrests in the case.
  • The Interior Ministry was directed to ensure the reporter’s security, and the FIA’s cyber‑crime wing was told to act against social‑media threats.
  • PTI members opposed the resolution, shouted slogans, tore up agenda copies and some staged a walkout, with Gohar Khan saying they had not met Imran Khan to verify details.
  • Press‑gallery journalists ended their boycott after assurances from the Speaker and party leaders, and the disordered session was adjourned to the following morning.