Senior Pakistani journalist and Sar-e-Aam host Iqrar-ul-Hassan’s family is reportedly distressed following his alleged late-night detention from his home, according to a report published on October 12, 2026.
His second wife, Farah Yousuf, became emotional while describing how he was allegedly taken away from his room in the middle of the night. She questioned the treatment of a journalist known for exposing alleged fraud and criminal networks in Pakistan.
Farah appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to take notice of the matter, help secure Iqrar-ul-Hassan’s safe return and support his family.
Meanwhile, his son, Pehlaj, appealed for prayers for his father’s immediate release in an Instagram post. He alleged that his father was being punished for speaking the truth.
The circumstances surrounding the reported detention and the authorities’ position were not provided in the supplied report.
Iqrar-ul-Hassan’s Family Appeals for His Release
