ISLAMABAD:Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Thursday took notice of the alleged torture and arrest of Fayyaz Zafar, a senior journalist from Swat.
Discussing the incident with relevant authorities, he 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.
According to media reports, senior journalist Fayaz Zafar was arrested by the Swat police under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance (MPO) on Wednesday. He was later shifted to Swat Jail from the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
According to media reports, the journalist alleged that he was tortured in the deputy commissioner's office and said that he was arrested for reporting the truth.