Web desk: A violent clash erupted outside Adiala Jail on Monday when Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers attacked journalist Tayyab Baloch during a media talk by the party founder’s sister, Aleema Khan.
According to reports, PTI workers engaged in a scuffle with media representatives, resorting to verbal abuse and manhandling.
Witnesses at the scene said the crowd could be heard hurling abusive and offensive language, creating a hostile and intimidating environment for the press.
Following the assault, journalists staged a boycott of Aleema Khan’s media talk in protest against the behaviour of PTI workers.
Police officials, including SP Saddar Nabeel Khokhar, ASP Zainab Ayyub, and SHO Azaz Azeem, arrived at the scene along with additional personnel to control the situation.
Law enforcement sources confirmed that the affected journalist have submitted an application at the Adiala police post, and reinforcements have been called in to apprehend those involved in the attack.
A large number of PTI workers remain gathered outside Adiala Jail, while tensions between the media and party supporters continue to simmer.
Information Minister Atta Tarar condemns violence against journalist Tayyab Baloch, vows action
Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar has condemned the assault on journalist Tayyab Baloch, calling it unacceptable.
In a post on X, the minister said the journalist was attacked merely for expressing dissenting views. He assured that strict action would be taken against those involved in the incident.
Tarrar noted that “violence is chosen when there are no arguments to counter,” describing it as a reflection of an intolerant mindset.
Reiterating his long-standing support for journalists, the minister pledged full solidarity with Tayyab Baloch in this case as well.
صحافی طیب بلوچ کو صرف اور صرف اختلاف رائے پر تشدد کا نشانہ بنایا گیا جو کہ نا قابل قبول ہے۔ سخت کاروائی عمل میں لائی جائے گی۔ جب دلیل نہ ہو تو تشدد کا راستہ اختیار کیا جاتا ہے۔ یہ ہے ان کی سوچ جو عدم برداشت پر مبنی ہے۔ ہمیشہ صحافیوں کے ساتھ کھڑا رہا ہوں اور اس کیس میں بھی بھرپور… https://t.co/48L5q3B4Sv
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) September 8, 2025
Strong backlash erupts after PTI workers attack Journalist Tayyab Baloch outside Adiala Jail
A strong backlash has erupted after PTI workers attacked journalist Tayyab Baloch outside Adiala Jail.
Political leaders, journalist bodies, and civil society have condemned the incident, calling it an attack on press freedom and demanding strict action against those involved.
چیئرمین پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی بلاول بھٹو زرداری کی پی ٹی آئی کے کارکنوں کا صحافیوں پر حملے کی سخت مذمت
— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) September 8, 2025
اڈیالہ جیل کے باہر تحریکِ انصاف کے کارکنوں کا صحافیوں پر تشدد پر سخت مذمت کرتا ہوں، بلاول بھٹو زرداری
سینیئر صحافی طیب بلوچ پر تحریکِ انصاف کے کارکنوں کے تشدد پر سخت الفاظ میں…
طیب بلوچ پر رکیک الفاظ اور گالم گلوچ کے بعد حملہ کیا گیا۔ اس سارے واقعے میں سب سے پہلے ذمہ داری نعیم پنجوتھہ پر عائد ہوتی ہے جس نے گالم گلوچ کا آغاز کیا۔ اس کے بعد عمران خان کی بہنوں کے ساتھ موجود غنڈوں نے طیب بلوچ پر حملہ کیا، جو نہ صرف قابلِ مذمت ہے بلکہ سیاسی عدم برداشت کی… pic.twitter.com/FqwJDyarhk
— Safina Khan (@SafinaKhann) September 8, 2025
Previously, two girls threw an egg at Aleema Khan, the sister of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, during her media talk on Friday.
The incident sparked chaos, leading to a brief stampede between PTI supporters and security personnel present at the spot. Police quickly intervened and managed to bring the situation under control.
Shortly after the episode, videos of the egg attack began circulating widely on social media.
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari condemned the incident, terming it “regrettable and unfortunate.” Addressing a press conference in Lahore, she said the Punjab Chief Minister had also taken notice of the matter, emphasising that such actions had no place in politics.
“This is a regrettable act and I have already condemned it in a tweet,” Bukhari said. “The question is, where did such practices begin? Once, shoes were hurled at others, and they used to celebrate. Retribution is a frightening thing.”
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