Hundreds are mourning a Pakistani journalist slain this week after he reported being threatened by intelligence agents.
Syed Saleem Shahzad wrote about terrorism and security for the Asia Times Online and other publications. Police said the 40-year-old’s body bore signs of torture when it was found Tuesday after he had been missing for two days.
Shahzad had told Human Rights Watch of threats from Pakistani intelligence officers over his reporting. His funeral was held Wednesday in Karachi.
Pakistan is one of the deadliest countries for reporters. Journalists face threats from militants and security agencies.
A Pakistan’s intelligence agency spokesman denies it had anything to do with Shahzad’s death. The spokesman requested anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to talk to the media.
Syed Saleem Shahzad wrote about terrorism and security for the Asia Times Online and other publications. Police said the 40-year-old’s body bore signs of torture when it was found Tuesday after he had been missing for two days.
Shahzad had told Human Rights Watch of threats from Pakistani intelligence officers over his reporting. His funeral was held Wednesday in Karachi.
Pakistan is one of the deadliest countries for reporters. Journalists face threats from militants and security agencies.
A Pakistan’s intelligence agency spokesman denies it had anything to do with Shahzad’s death. The spokesman requested anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to talk to the media.
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