Women journalists seek protection against attacks on social media
(WorldNews Pakistan)

KARACHI: A group of well-known Pakistani female journalists and commentators have sought protection against what they termed “vicious attacks” directed at them through social media, allegedly by people linked to the PTI government. A joint statement, which has been signed so far by 30 female journalists belonging to various media outlets and mediums, stated that the attacks were making it “incredibly difficult” for them to carry out their professional duties. Benazir Shah, Asma Shirazi, Mehmal Sarfaraz, Amber Rahim Shamsi and Reema Omer are among the women journalists and analysts who have signed the statement. “The target of these attacks is women with differing viewpoints and those whose...