The offices of private TV channel Aaj TV and Nawa-i-Waqt group came under bomb attacks in Gurumandir area of Karachi on Monday.
The guards’ checkpost outside the Aaj TV building was the target of the attack. Ball bearings, part of the crackers, were found on the site of the attack.
There were no injuries in the attack, however the entrance to the building was reportedly damaged. Aaj TV security guard was injured in the attack.
Meanwhile, an unexploded bomb was recovered near the Nawa-i-Waqt office also located in the same area.
Separately, APNS strongly condemned attack on the offices of Daily Business Recorder/Aaj TV and Nawa-i-Waqt. The APNS expressed concern over the increasing trend of attacks on media houses which showed the failure of security agencies. The APNS reiterated its demand that the government provide security to media houses and journalists.
