In a shocking turn of events, Imran Riaz Khan, a prominent Pakistani journalist known for his dissenting views and unwavering support for PTI founder Imran Khan, has been detained. The incident took place at his residence located in a private housing society near the Quaid-e-Azam Industrial Area in Lahore.
The news of his arrest spread like wildfire on social media platforms, with video clips showing police vehicles escorting him away. However, the police have remained tight-lipped about the incident, leaving his family, colleagues, and the public in a state of concern.
His name quickly became a trending topic on Twitter, a platform currently experiencing disruptions. The arrest came on the heels of a summons from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in connection with an ongoing investigation into an anti-judiciary campaign on social media platforms. Khan was asked to report to the FIA office in the city.
This is not the first time Khan has been arrested. In 2023, he was detained and disappeared for over four months. Upon his return in September, he was visibly unwell. The circumstances surrounding his current arrest remain unclear, raising questions about the state of press freedom in Pakistan.
