Islamabad/IBNS: A Pakistani journalist, who was working for a private news channel in the country, died after she was crushed under Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s container while its long march was headed toward Kamoke from GT Road Lahore, media reports said.
Speaking to journalists, Sadaf Naeem’s husband Naeem said that his family found out about her death after their daughter saw her on television, reports Geo News.
“My daughter saw it on television and said she looked like her mother,” he was quoted as saying by the Pakistani news channel, adding that his children asked Sadaf to not go for reporting, but she refused.
After the incident, PTI chief and former Pakistan PM Imran Khan announced halting his march for Sunday.
According to reports, the march will continue on Monday.
Khan also condoled the death of the journalist.
He tweeted: “Shocked & deeply saddened by the terrible accident that led to the death of Channel 5 reporter Sadaf Naeem during our March today. I have no words to express my sorrow. My prayers & condolences go to the family at this tragic time. We have canceled our March for today.
According to rescue officials, the reporter slipped and fell under Khan’s container while she was climbing down the one she was standing on already, reports Geo News.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif condoled the death of the journalist and tweeted.
“Deeply saddened by the death of reporter Sadaf Naeem after falling from a long march container. Cannot feel sad enough over this tragic incident. Heartfelt condolences to the family. Sadaf Naeem was a dynamic and hardworking reporter. We pray for patience for the family of the deceased,” he tweeted as quoted by Geo News.
PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz expressed sadness over the incident and posted on Twitter: ” I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of precious life of a TV reporter Sadaf in the line of duty. My prayers are for the bereaved family. May she rest in eternal peace. Ameen.”
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