Quetta, June 9 (IANS) A journalist was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Musakhail area of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, local media reported citing the police authorities. Lala Israfeel, who was working as a reporter for a private TV channel, was outside his shop in Musakhail when unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on him, killing him on the spot, police said, Pakistan’s daily Dawn reported.The motive behind the attack is not clear. Police said Israfeel had reported no…
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Quetta, May 4 (IANS) Journalists in Pakistan’s Quetta have expressed their commitment to defending media independence, pledging to continue their struggle for freedom of expression and rejecting “black laws” restricting rights of press, local media reported on Monday. A large number of journalists carrying banners and placards highlighting their demands gathered outside the Quetta Press Club. Journalists shouted slogans against restrictive legislation, especially the Prevention of Electronic Cri…