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Ex-Pak PM Imran blames military for journalists' abduction during his rule

Imran Khan said that Pakistan was at the tail end of the war on terror and the army was wary about any criticism from journalists. "So they were responsible for a few guys who were picked up," he added. Currently, Pakistani journalists are witnessing the worst time. After the May 9 protest, the Islamabad police arrested many reporters for "abetting mutiny" and inciting people to attack military installations.

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