Absar Alam himself has given information about this attack by uploading the video. He told, ‘I have a bullet in my ribs’.
Senior Pakistani journalist Absar Alam.
Pakistan Journalist shot in Islamabad: Unknown gunmen shot a senior journalist outside his house in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. Abasar Alam was walking outside his house at that time. Alam is also the chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Authority (PEMRA). He has been shot in the ribs and is still in the hospital.
Absar Alam himself has given information about this attack by uploading the video. He told, ‘I have a bullet in my ribs. However I have not given up hope. I would like to tell those who have done this that I am not afraid of these antics. He is currently out of danger. So far no one has claimed responsibility for this attack.
#BreakingNews: Senior journalist and ex chairman #PEMRA @AbsarAlamHaider shot outside his home. Strong condemnable and everybody praye for Absar Sahb. pic.twitter.com/iHcCEtZZhD
– Asad Ali Toor (sAsadAToor) April 20, 2021
Case investigation started
Islamabad Police has formed a special team to investigate the matter. The Islamabad police tweeted, “The team has been asked to adopt all kinds of scientific and forensic methods so that the accused can be traced.” Pakistan’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhary has also condemned the attack. He said that the police is investigating the matter seriously.
Absar strongly condemns the assassination attempt on Alam and has asked the police to immediately investigate the incident.
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) April 20, 2021
Opposition also condemned
Maryam Nawaz, the vice-president of the main opposition party PML-N, has also condemned the attack. He said that suppressing the voice of dissatisfaction has spread in our country like cancer. He said, ‘Absar Alam Saheb has become the latest victim of cruel and barbaric crime. May Allah heal the wounds of him and the country soon. ‘ Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has also criticized the incident and demanded that the accused be arrested as soon as possible.
Silencing the voice of dissent is a cancer that has plagued this country for many years. Absar Alam Sahab is the latest victim of this cruel & barbaric crime. May Allah SWT heal his wounds and the wounds of this country. Ameen.
– Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) April 20, 2021
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