MOHMAND: Journalists on Wednesday staged a demonstration against the assassination of a colleague, Khalil Jibran, in Khyber tribal district.

President of Mohmand Press Club Shakirullah demanded of the government to ensure the safety of journalists in the tribal districts. Journalists gathered outside the press club and marched to the Ghalanai Bazaar. Students also joined the protest.

The participants chanted slogans and demanded protection to journalists and arrest of the killers.

They wore black armbands and carried placards and black flags.

The Ghalanai Press Club president Shakirullah announced mourning for three days.

He said they would continue protesting till the arrest of Khalil Gibran’s killers.

Published in Dawn, June 20th, 2024

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