Pakistani Journalist Sanaullah Khan Appeals for Help After Brother's Kidnapping in Lahore
Pakistani journo Sanaullah Khan, who invited Vikrant Gupta, says his brother kidnapped from Lahore, fans blame PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi
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Sanaullah Khan, a prominent Pakistani sports journalist, has reported the kidnapping of his brother, Amanullah Khan, in Lahore. The incident occurred while Amanullah was picking up children from school, prompting Sanaullah to seek assistance from government officials, alleging a connection to his brother's recent criticism of Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi.
- 01Sanaullah Khan's brother, Amanullah Khan, was kidnapped in Lahore while picking up children from school.
- 02Sanaullah has reached out to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for help.
- 03The kidnapping is believed to be linked to Amanullah's critical questions directed at Mohsin Naqvi regarding slum demolitions.
- 04Sanaullah Khan himself has faced backlash for his criticisms of the Pakistan Cricket Board, leading him to relocate to Australia.
- 05There has been no official response from police or the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding the kidnapping.
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In a distressing incident, Amanullah Khan, brother of Pakistani sports journalist Sanaullah Khan, was kidnapped in Lahore while on his way to pick up his children from school. Sanaullah, who is currently in Australia, has publicly appealed for help from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, stating that he has filed a police complaint but has seen little action taken. The kidnapping reportedly occurred after Amanullah, also a journalist, posed tough questions to Mohsin Naqvi, the chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board, regarding the demolition of slum dwellings. Social media users speculate that the abduction is linked to the family's history of criticism against the PCB and the military, particularly following Sanaullah's invitation to Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As of now, there has been no official comment from law enforcement or the PCB on the matter.
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This incident raises concerns about the safety of journalists in Pakistan, particularly those who criticize powerful figures.
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