Condolences pour in over Nasrullah’s murder

KARACHI:

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed his grief and sorrow over the untimely death of Mirpur Mathelo journalist Nasrullah Gadani.

Gadani was critically injured in an armed attack near Mirpur Mathelo on Tuesday and was shifted to Rahimyar Khan hospital and then taken to Agha Khan Hospital through air ambulance provided by the Sindh government for his treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries on Friday.

Bilawal hoped that culprits involved in the attack on Nasrullah Gadani Shaheed will soon be brought to justice. He said that PPP fully believed in the freedom of expression and freedom of the press. He said that PPP-led Sindh government was following the zero tolerance policy on crimes against journalists. He directed the Sindh Home Department and Information Department to take measures for the protection and welfare of journalists in Sindh.

Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressing deep sorrow and grief over Nasrullah’s death offered condolence to the bereaved family and the media organisation of the journalist over his tragic demise and prayed for the departed soul to be in eternal peace.

Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon expressed grief over the tragic death of Ghotki-based journalist Nasrullah Gadani who succumbed to the injuries at Aga Khan Hospital Hospital on Friday.

In a condolence message, Sharjeel Memon said the Sindh govt is with the family of the deceased journalist in this hour of sorrow and grief.

Sharjeel said that the government would provide all possible assistance to the family members of the late journalist while efforts were afoot to arrest the culprits involved in the murder of a late journalist.

He also prayed to Allah Almighty to give patience to the family of the deceased and rest the departed soul in eternal peace.
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar directed to authorities concerned to arrest the culprits involved in the attack on the journalist. He assured the bereaved family of justice. He also prayed to Allah Almighty for higher ranks of the deceased in Jannah.

A strong voice silenced by gunfire

The central committee of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has expressed deep sorrow and regret over the martyrdom of Nasrullah Gadani who was killed in an armed attack.

In their condolence statement, the central committee conveyed heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Gadani's grieving family, urging them to remain patient and stating that MQM shares their grief in this difficult time.

The committee highlighted that Nasrullah Gadani was a strong voice for independent journalism in Mirpur Mathelo, silenced by brutal killers through gunfire. Gadani consistently raised his voice against oppressive landlords, feudal lords, and corrupt bureaucracy in rural Sindh. His martyrdom is a significant loss for Pakistan, depriving it of a true and honest journalist. The committee also criticized the Sindh government's silence on Gadani's murder, finding it incomprehensible.

The MQM-P central committee has called on Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori, the Inspector General of Sindh, and other authorities to immediately arrest Gadani's killers and ensure they receive due punishment.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 25^th, 2024.