KARACHI: The Editors for Safety group has expressed concern over growing intolerance for independent journalism in the country.

The group in a statement on Sunday referred to the recent incident in which a reporter belonging to Expr­ess Tribune had received threats to his life.

According to the editorial management of Tribune, Chief Reporter Lahore Rana Tanveer has been facing threats from unknown people about his reporting on minorities issues. Two days ago he was hit by a speeding car and has to undergo surgery for his injuries.

“We urge the law enforc­e­ment agencies to do their utmost to identify and app­re­hend the culprits and ens­ure safety of Rana Tanv­eer,” said the Tribune.

Published in Dawn, June 12th, 2017