ISLAMABAD—A prominent reporter who has been critical of Pakistani authorities was released late Tuesday, family and friends said, after video of his detention by uniformed and plainclothes security officers earlier in the day caused an outcry. Matiullah Jan was set free outside Islamabad around 11 p.m. local time, unharmed, said friend and fellow reporter Azaz Syed, who met him after his release. He had been blindfolded and driven to different places during the 12 hours he was in the custody of security officials, Mr. Syed...

Source: Wall Street Journal July 21, 2020 17:35 UTC