{"id":426047,"date":"2023-09-25T17:39:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T12:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=426047"},"modified":"2023-09-25T17:39:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T12:39:46","slug":"journalist-imran-riaz-returns-home-safe-after-being-missing-for-4-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/journalist-imran-riaz-returns-home-safe-after-being-missing-for-4-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Journalist Imran Riaz Returns Home &#8216;Safe&#8217; After Being Missing for 4 Months"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Senior journalist Imran Riaz Khan has returned home safely after being missing for more than four months.<\/p>\n<p>Sialkot police took to Twitter to officially confirm the journalist&#8217;s safe recovery, stating, &#8220;Journalist\/anchor Mr. Imran Riaz Khan has been safely recovered. He is now with his family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The dramatic development in Imran Riaz Khan&#8217;s case came after the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued a stern ultimatum during the last hearing. Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. Usman Anwar was given until September 26 to produce the missing journalist in court.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/maya-ali-embarks-on-sacred-journey-performs-umrah-with-her-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maya Ali Embarks on Sacred Journey Performs Umrah With Her Family<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imranriaz.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-426049\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imranriaz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imranriaz.jpg 335w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imranriaz-251x300.jpg 251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In response, IG Anwar explained that a joint working group meeting was in the pipeline, requiring additional time for resolution. He clarified that this working group had been established in accordance with the LHC&#8217;s orders and that a meeting with the intelligence chief was scheduled for the upcoming day.<\/p>\n<p>During a prior hearing, IG Anwar had informed the court that he had met with the petitioner and provided updates on the case&#8217;s progress. He expressed optimism, stating that the matter was &#8220;headed in a good direction,&#8221; further fueling hopes for Imran Riaz Khan&#8217;s safe return.<\/p>\n<p>Imran Riaz Khan&#8217;s lawyer, Ashfaq, expressed his gratitude and relief on social media, writing, &#8220;By God\u2019s special blessing, grace, and mercy, I have brought back my prince.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Ashfaq acknowledged the significant challenges and delays encountered during the search for Imran, citing issues with the judicial system and the current constitutional environment that exacerbated legal complexities.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"ur\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0627\u0644\u0644\u06c1 \u06a9\u06d2 \u062e\u0627\u0635 \u0641\u0636\u0644\u060c \u06a9\u0631\u0645 \u0648 \u0631\u062d\u0645\u062a \u0633\u06d2 \u0627\u067e\u0646\u06d2 \u0634\u06c1\u0632\u0627\u062f\u06d2 \u06a9\u0648 \u067e\u06be\u0631 \u0644\u06d2 \u0622\u06cc\u0627 \u06be\u0648\u06ba- <\/p>\n<p>\u0645\u0634\u06a9\u0644\u0627\u062a \u06a9\u06d2 \u0627\u0646\u0628\u0627\u0631\u060c \u0645\u0639\u0627\u0645\u0644\u06c1 \u0641\u06c1\u0645\u06cc \u06a9\u06cc \u0622\u062e\u0631\u06cc \u062d\u062f\u060c \u06a9\u0645\u0632\u0648\u0631 \u0639\u062f\u0644\u06cc\u06c1 \u0648 \u0645\u0648\u062c\u0648\u062f\u06c1 \u063a\u06cc\u0631 \u0645\u0624\u062b\u0631 \u0633\u0631 \u0639\u0627\u0645 \u0622\u0626\u06cc\u0646 \u0648 \u0642\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646\u06cc \u0628\u06d2 \u0628\u0633\u06cc \u06a9\u06cc \u0648\u062c\u06c1 \u0633\u06d2 \u0628\u06c1\u062a \u0632\u06cc\u0627\u062f\u06c1 \u0648\u0642\u062a \u0644\u06af\u0627- \ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n<p>\u0646\u0627\u0642\u0627\u0628\u0644 \u0628\u06cc\u0627\u0646 \u062d\u0627\u0644\u0627\u062a \u06a9\u06d2 \u0628\u0627\u0648\u062c\u0648\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0644\u06c1 \u0631\u0628 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0632\u062a \u0646\u06d2 \u06cc\u06c1 \u0628\u06c1\u062a\u0631\u06cc\u0646 \u062f\u0646 \u062f\u06a9\u06be\u0627\u06cc\u0627 \u0627\u0633 \u0648\u0642\u062a \u0635\u0631\u0641 \u0628\u06d2 \u067e\u0646\u0627\u06c1\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z96M9pGaPZ\">pic.twitter.com\/z96M9pGaPZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mian Ali Ashfaq (@MianAliAshfaq) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MianAliAshfaq\/status\/1706111828630151524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 25, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/osman-khalid-butt-ahmed-ali-akbar-and-uzair-jaswal-sets-the-dance-floor-ablaze-at-the-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osman Khalid Butt, Ahmed Ali Akbar and Uzair Jaswal Sets the Dance Floor Ablaze at the Wedding<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p>The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) also confirmed Imran&#8217;s return and acknowledged his ordeal as one of many cases of enforced disappearances. In a statement, the PTI called for the release of all &#8220;political prisoners and prisoners of conscience&#8221; who are being held in &#8220;illegal&#8221; detention.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Imran Riaz Khan, a well known Pakistani journalist who was \u201cmissing\u201d for almost 5 months now, has finally returned home.<\/p>\n<p>He is one of the many names who are suffering from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EnforcedDisappearancesInPakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EnforcedDisappearancesInPakistan<\/a>. <br \/>These are innocent people who are either members &amp; supporters of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wRNuxoez41\">pic.twitter.com\/wRNuxoez41<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PTI (@PTIofficial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PTIofficial\/status\/1706132283231551830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 25, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Noted journalist Wajahat Khan, who has been closely following the case, reported that he had spoken to Imran&#8217;s family and revealed that the journalist was in a frail state and not in the best of health after his prolonged absence.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Just spoke to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ImranRiazKhan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ImranRiazKhan<\/a>\u2019s family. He\u2019s weak and not in the best of health, but he\u2019s back, MashAllah.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Wajahat S. Khan (@WajSKhan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WajSKhan\/status\/1706127982341820612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 25, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Imran Riaz Khan, a prominent anchorperson known for his unwavering support of ousted former PM Imran Khan and his policies, was reportedly arrested on May 11, following the unrest that erupted due to May 9 riots. His disappearance had sparked concerns about press freedom and human rights in Pakistan, and his return is expected to reignite discussions on the issue.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imran-riaz.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-426050\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imran-riaz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"554\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imran-riaz.jpg 554w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imran-riaz-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imran-riaz-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senior journalist Imran Riaz Khan has returned home safely after being missing for more than four months. Sialkot police took to Twitter to officially confirm the journalist&#8217;s safe recovery, stating, &#8220;Journalist\/anchor Mr. Imran Riaz Khan has been safely recovered. He is now with his family.&#8221; The dramatic development in Imran Riaz Khan&#8217;s case came after the Lahore High Court (LHC) [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/journalist-imran-riaz-returns-home-safe-after-being-missing-for-4-months\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":426051,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2576,2374,2199,2539,2568,1291,2554],"tags":[],"adace-sponsor":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-426047","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrity-news","8":"category-crime","9":"category-featured","10":"category-government","11":"category-politics","12":"category-social-media","13":"category-twitter"},"wps_subtitle":"Lahore High Court ordered Punjab police to produce the missing journalist in court until September 26.","img_urls":{"thumbnail":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imran-riaz-1-364x205.jpg",364,205,true],"medium":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imran-riaz-1.jpg",1000,562,false],"full":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/imran-riaz-1.jpg",1000,562,false]},"author_name":"Sher Alam","categories_name":["Celebrity News","Crime","Featured","Government","Politics","Social Media","Twitter"],"title_text":"Journalist Imran Riaz Returns Home \u2018Safe\u2019 After Being Missing for 4 Months","related_stories":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?filter&per_page=4&categories=2576,2374,2199,2539,2568,1291,2554&exclude=426047","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/426047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=426047"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/426047\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/426051"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=426047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=426047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=426047"},{"taxonomy":"adace-sponsor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/adace-sponsor?post=426047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}