http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2007/11/07/news0333.htm

SAFMA secretary Imtiaz held under Pak emeregency


UNB, Dhaka

Secretary General of South Asia Free Media Association (SAFMA) Imtiaz
Alam was arrested Sunday following promulgation of the state of
emergency in Pakistan. His family in Lahore said he was arrested by
police on way to his office. Imtiaz's whereabouts were not known by
his family. SAFMA Bangladesh Chapter President Reaz Uddin Ahmed and
Secretary General Zahiduzzaman Farooq in a joint statement today
condemned the arrest and demanded his immediate release.

They said Imtiaz is well known for his relentless fight for freedom of
press and establishing peace in South Asia.

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