The storming of the National Press Club in Islamabad by police officials is a shameful incident that demands a thorough probe, with those responsible held to the highest standards of accountability. Whatever justification the police may offer, the fact remains that a press club is hallowed ground in any democracy.

Across Pakistan, press clubs serve as rare spaces where voices can be raised without hindrance and carried to thousands more. They are a core part of journalism in the country,........

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