A secret audio leak has emerged, allegedly capturing a conversation between General (Rtd) Faiz Hameed, in which threats were directed towards back then PEMRA Chairman, prominent journalist Absar Alam.
According to sources, the leaked audio allegedly features General Faiz Hameed in a phone conversation with Alam, during which the former military officials reportedly issued threats.
Absar Alam, a well-known journalist and former chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), has been an outspoken critic of various state institutions, including the military.
The audio, surfacing for the first time, has sent shockwaves through media circles and raised concerns about the safety and freedom of journalists in Pakistan.
آپ ہمیں بالکل لفٹ نہیں کراتے پتہ نہیں کیا چکر ہے ؟@AbsarAlamHaider pic.twitter.com/8UzQJsGKIv
— Aamir Saeed Abbasi (@AmirSaeedAbbasi) August 15, 2024
The nature of the conversation and the specific threats made have not been independently verified, but the recording has sparked a heated debate over the treatment of journalists in the country.
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The alleged threats have reignited concerns about the freedom of the press and the lengths to which some individuals may go to silence dissenting voices.
The leaked Audio circulate on social media, calls for an independent investigation into the matter are growing. Several journalist organizations and human rights groups have condemned the alleged threats and urged authorities to ensure the safety of Alam and other journalists who may be facing similar pressures.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by journalists in Pakistan, where reporting on sensitive issues can often lead to serious repercussions.
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The leaked audio has put a spotlight on the need for stronger protections for journalists in Pakistan, as well as greater transparency and accountability within state institutions.
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