In a statement on his Twitter account, Salman Iqbal said I am deeply shocked and heartbroken by the brutal murder of my brother Arshad Sharif, I cannot express my condition in words. Be with the family and all the bereaved.
President and CEO of ARY Network said that since the beginning of his career, he has always taken care of his people, which he is witness to. It is not easy to be a journalist in Pakistan. My entire news team often faces various threats, which my job is to reduce. I have lost several colleagues and I continue to support the families of these colleagues till date.
Salman Iqbal said that he knew the threats Arshad Sharif was facing were based on facts. Arshad appealed to all the relevant institutions including the government for protection, but instead of providing protection, the government piled up sedition cases against Arshad. FIRs were cut, arrest warrants were issued
He clarified that the retaliatory actions of the government forced Arshad Sharif to leave Pakistan as a friend and colleague supported Arshad Sharif’s decision to leave Pakistan. Is it a crime?
Salman Iqbal said that since the coming of the present government, there has been a systematic campaign against him. The government has weaponized FBR, FIA, PEMRA, and SECP against me. Several FIRs, arrest warrants, and treason cases have been filed against me. He could not come to Pakistan for 6 months due to government measures. Rejecting the government’s accusations, he said that the accusations against me related to the murder of Arshad Sharif by the Interior Minister are baseless. The independence of the investigation in the government is not guaranteed, but I will answer every question. I demand an independent investigation under the supervision of the United Nations Human Rights Office. I can bring
