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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:41 am Post subject: Deadly Shooting at News Agency in Pakistan! |
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Deadly Shooting at News Agency in Pakistan!
By Rafaqat Gondal (Pakistan)
Assignment Editor ARY News Quetta and General Secretary Balochistan Union of Journalists (BUJ) Irshad Mustoi was killed in his Online News Agency office in Quetta along with 2 other colleagues Trainee Reporter Muhammad Rasool and Accountant Muhammad Younas by indiscriminate firing of unknown assailants who fled from the crime scene (August 28, 2014). According to the details, in morning shift, Irshad Mastoi aged 35 was working with ARY News channel as Assignment Editor while in evening he was doing job for Online News Agency. He was also active office bearer of Balochistan Union of Journalists in Quetta. Balochistan Union of Journalists (BUJ) has condemned the killing in strongest words. Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has announced to observe Black Day on August 29, 2014 and asked all affiliated Ujs and press club to hoist black flags and organize protest demonstrations. |
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