Aftab Iqbal Disappearance in Dubai, twists and turns come along
Dubai, a city known to be luxurious and safe, became the epicenter of a thrilling drama when prominent journalist and anchorperson Aftab Iqbal went missing for more than 20 hours. His ordeal began immediately after his landing at Dubai International Airport from London.
According to household sources, Iqbal was detained soon after completing the immigration counter. His wife and family remained in a state of confusion. His wife desperately attempted to hint at his location, but airport authorities had no concrete information about it. Meanwhile, his brother Junaid Iqbal has printed that Aftab’s detention might have been related to his political commentary and his perceived support for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Journalism Under Scrutiny
The ordeal raises imperative questions about the challenges journalists face globally. Was Aftab Iqbal Disappearance an isolated incident, or does it mark a fashion of suppressing dissenting voices? The state of affairs underlines the vulnerability of those who speak truth to power, even in a city famous for its cosmopolitanism.
Safe Return, Lingering Questions
After 20 grueling hours, Aftab Iqbal safely back home, an awful lot to the comfort of his household and supporters. While the real motives for his detention stay unclear, the incident underlines the dangers journalists face in today’s unstable climate.
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