Pak lady journalist crushed to loss of life by container; Imran Khan's march halted | World News

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Sunday halted his ‘long-march’ for the day after a girl Pakistani journalist, Sadaf Naeem, attending the previous prime minister's occasion died after being crushed underneath his container.

Naeem, a journalist working for a non-public information channel, died whereas the lengthy march was headed towards Kamoke from GT Highway Lahore.

Chatting with his supporters, Khan stated the march was supposed to maneuver in the direction of Kamoke, Gujranwala. "Nevertheless, because of the tragic incident, we'll cease the march instantly."

Khan additionally despatched his condolences to the household of the deceased and stated that he would pray for the departed soul.

“Shocked & deeply saddened by the horrible accident that led to the loss of life of Channel 5 reporter Sadaf Naeem throughout our March at the moment. I've no phrases to specific my sorrow. My prayers & condolences go to the household at this tragic time. We now have cancelled our March for at the moment,” Khan tweeted.

The lengthy march would begin from Kamoke on its fourth day on Monday. Earlier, it was deliberate to achieve Gujranwala by the tip of its third day.

Sadaf was attempting to interview Khan for her TV channel, Dunya TV reported.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whereas reacting to the loss of life of the journalist, stated that he was deeply saddened by the loss of life of the reporter.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of life of reporter Sadaf Naeem after falling from an extended march container. Can't really feel unhappy sufficient over this tragic incident. Heartfelt condolences to the household. Sadaf Naeem was a dynamic and hardworking reporter. We pray for persistence for the household of the deceased," he tweeted.

Data minister Maryyium Aurangzeb expressed shock over Sadaf's loss of life and questioned how the reporter was run over by the container-carrying truck utilized by Khan.

"I personally know her. She was a hard-working journalist and was killed whereas attempting to interview Imran Khan which is stunning,” she stated.

PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz has additionally condemned the incident and prayed for Sadaf and her household.

"I'm deeply saddened to listen to concerning the lack of a valuable lifetime of a TV reporter Sadaf within the line of obligation. My prayers for the bereaved household," she wrote in her tweet, praying for the deceased to seek out everlasting peace.

President Arif Alvi additionally prolonged his sympathies to the reporter's household.