Afghan Journalist Detained in Pakistan Sparks Media Outcry

DID Press: Afghanistan Media Support Organization has reported that Pakistani police have detained an Afghan journalist along with two female family members.

In a statement, the organization criticized the arrest as part of a growing trend of targeting Afghan journalists and citizens in Pakistan in recent months, raising serious concerns about press freedom and safety.

The group called on Pakistani authorities to immediately release the journalist and family members, emphasizing that such actions violate basic journalistic rights.

The detention comes amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban, with media observers warning that Afghan journalists in Pakistan may face increasing pressures. The organization also urged the international community to monitor the situation closely and take measures to protect Afghan journalists.