November 22, 2024
Pakistani court summons Norway right-wing tabloid reporter, editor
ISLAMABAD: A court in Pakistan has issued notices to a right-wing Norway tabloid and its journalist for publishing a false and defamatory story on Pakistani origin businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor. Additional District and Session court in Ferozwala has summoned Chief Editor of Verdens Gang (VG) tabloid, its reporter Mr Wold. J. Wideroe and a Pakistani small publication that reprinted the same false story. The notices have been served by the court on the three defendants to appear before the court in Mr Zahoor’s defamation case on 17 December 20204 or action will be taken against the accused ex-parte. The notices


