Radio Pakistan building set on fire in Peshawar.

PESHAWAR -- Hundreds of violent protesters Wednesday attacked the Radio Pakistan building in Peshawar, media reported.

Director General of Radio Pakistan, Tahir Hussian, has confirmed that the building of the state media in Peshawar was attacked by violent protesters.

He said that the protesters wreaked havoc in the newsroom and various other sections of the radio station.

'The miscreants entered the newsroom and radio audio room and set fire to the furniture inside,' he said, adding that mob also attacked the staff at the office.

Vehicles parked in the building of Radio Pakistan were also set on fire, while the miscreants damaged and looted government property, including cameras, microphones and other office equipment.

The violent protesters had attacked the Radio Pakistan building on Tuesday also. Ambulance set on fire

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