Arshad Sharif: Demand for investigation into Murder of Pakistani journalist in Kenya
WebDesk: After the death of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya. there is a demand for an investigation into the matter.
Capital Islamabad High Court has directed the nominated officer of the Ministry of Interior & Foreign Affairs to meet Arshad Sharif family immediately on a request related to the alleged murder of Arshad Sharif and sought a report by Tuesday. During the hearing the court was told that the body of the journalist is in Nairobi.
On the other hand Arshad Sharif's wife Jawaria Siddique says with reference to the Kenyan police that Arshad was shot dead but the local media of Pakistan initially claimed that he died as a result of an accident.
So far no statement has been issued by the Kenyan or Pakistani authorities.
Meanwhile, President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi says that the death of Arshad Sharif is a great loss for journalism and Pakistan. "May his soul rest in peace and may his family, including his followers, find strength to bear this shock." Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that "I am deeply saddened by the shocking news of Arshad Sharif's death.
It should be remembered that in April this year, after the no confidence motion against former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, Arshad Sharif had claimed that he was facing harassment from the Federal Investigation Agency FIA. During his self-imposed exile, he lived in Dubai and London.
Today I lost my husband & my favorite journalist
Arshad death was confirmed by his wife on Monday morning. Jawaria Siddique wrote on Twitter that today I lost my friend, husband and favorite journalist. Jawaria Siddiq said that the police have told him that Arshad Sharif was killed in Kenya.
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Jawaria has also appealed not to share Arshad Sharif last photo taken at a local hospital in Kenya.
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