Minister Abbasi Visits Daily Jang Editor After Son’s Killing, Demands Transparent Probe

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Tuesday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic killing of the son of Daily Jang News Editor Iqbal Nadeem. In a condolence message, the minister extended his heartfelt sympathies to Iqbal Nadeem, the bereaved family and the entire journalist community over the irreparable loss. He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and bless the bereaved family with patience and strength to bear this immense tragedy. Hanif Abbasi also called for an immediate, transparent and impartial investigation into the incident, urging the relevant authorities to bring those responsible to justice and ensure they would be awarded strict punishment in accordance with the law. The incident has sent shockwaves through the journalistic community, highlighting the vulnerability of media professionals and their families.

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