Traffic Police have issued a detailed and comprehensive route plan of Karachi for 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal processions. Two processions will be held on MA Jinnah Road. The main procession will start from Kakri Ground, Memon Masjid, Aram Bagh Masjid and Nishtar Park. MA Jinnah road will be closed for traffic coming from Lea Market, II Chundrigarh … Read more
Famous US Super model Gigi Hadid and Tyler Cameron announced their split even more officially on social media. According the US entertainment industry sources, the supermodel and the Bachelorette alum have officially unfollowed each other on Instagram. According to their social media pages, Hadid, 24, and Cameron, 26, have hit the “unfollow” button, one month … Read more
After a video shot in Pakistan of a couple getting intimate in the backseat of a Fortuner on Islamabad-Lahore motorway near Sarghodah sparked outrage on social media police took action on Tuesday and lodged an FIR against them. According to a report (FIR) was registered on Tuesday by the Kot Momin police over the video … Read more
“Maulana Diesel” mistake- GEO pays the price for wrong graphics Another major controversy occurred when GEO News graphics titled Maulana Fazal ur Rehman’s picture as “Maulana Diesel”. The JUI-F leader, among the most experienced and well-established politicians of the country, was appearing among a panel of experts to provide analysis and insights on the upcoming … Read more
Contempt of court-IHC issues notice over ridicule of Valentine’s Day verdict The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued show-cause notices to GEO TV over the content of its show ‘Report Card’, as well as its anchor and analysts. Contempt of court case has been filed after the show “Report Card” on GEO TV ridiculed a ruling … Read more
The masses speak out against Jang & GEO The anti-Pakistani attitude of Jang and Geo lead to protests in Islamabad and Karachi. The news channels aired controversy when they twisted and turned the statement by the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir. Civil Society members in Islamabad organized a protest outside the National Press club following … Read more
PEMRA, short for Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, warned GEO TV when one of the officials at the news channel aired controversial content against the media watchdog. Earlier, the news channel had already faced heavy repercussions for airing an interview with Ehsanullah Eshan, the former Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesperson. Now, they were found indulging in … Read more
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has directed GEO News to cancel the airing of an interview of Ehsanullah Ehsan. As a spokesperson for terrorist outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Ehsanullah Ehsan was interviewed by GEO News anchor Saleem Safi on the network’s program “Jirga”. Ehsan is involved in multiple terrorist attacks on the country, which … Read more
GEO TV wants Muslims to believe in Indian beliefs as they air “Naagin” In October 2016 the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) enforced its guidelines on all Pakistani channels which limited the airing of foreign content but, there were some channels that did not in compliance with the given instructions. GEO Kahani is the … Read more
APS, forever in our prayers Geo News, defied journalism ethics in every sense when they used inappropriate measures to gain publicity and attention after the Army Public School shooting incident. Pakistan media exploited this tragedy by embarking on several paths to gain more publicity for their channels. GEO TV hosted its news program the following … Read more
Social media bashed GEO News show for choosing Bollywood music director Shankar Mahadevan and singer Shweta Pandit as show judges. Pakistanis tried to use the power of social media to put pressure on the local media network to cancel the singing competition based on the same reasons. The hashtag #GeoBetraysYetAgain gathered a lot of traction, … Read more
The lows of reporting – GEO News display irresponsible behavior in coverage of child abuse Yet again, broadcasters in Pakistan have displayed unprofessional and irresponsible behavior. GEO TV did so in its coverage of the infamous child abuse scandal. With the ring being exposed and arrested in Kasur, Punjab, sending shockwaves throughout the nation, the … Read more
GEO/JANG Group served notice for fanning sectarianism The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) served a notice to GEO Group after receiving complaints from the public against the program ‘Naya Pakistan’. It was added that a large number of masses strongly reacted to the program anchored by Talat Hussain on February 22 on Geo News. … Read more
GEO/JANG Group served notice for fanning sectarianism The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) served a notice to GEO Group after receiving complaints from the public against the program ‘Naya Pakistan’. It was added that a large number of masses strongly reacted to the program anchored by Talat Hussain on February 22 on Geo News. … Read more
Open for hate – GEO TV inciting remarks on the show Amir Liaquat and GEO News yet again found themselves in trouble. The broadcaster allowed hate speech and inciting remarks by a cleric to be aired on notorious TV personality Aamir Liaquat’s show. He termed the Ahmadi community as “enemies of Pakistan” during the show. … Read more
PEMRA members have referred GEO TV as a mere show-off. Sources revealed that the time limit for appealing against minor penalties granted to Geo TV ended and the government did not request the court to extend the punishment. The news was reported in July 2014. According to details, PEMRA member Mian Shams said that the … Read more
Legal authorities in Pakistan began proceedings against major media houses GEO News. The concerned parties were issued notices after GEO’s show Utho Jago Pakistan aired sensitive religious material, creating outrage among the general public. All the accused parties, including morning show host Shaista Lodhi and actress Veena Malik, were charged under different sections of the … Read more
Azhar Abbas’ GEO News Accused Of Blasphemy Legal authorities in Pakistan began proceedings against major media houses GEO News. The concerned parties were issued notices after GEO’s show Utho Jago Pakistan aired sensitive religious material, creating outrage among the general public. All the accused parties, including morning show host Shaista Lodhi and actress Veena Malik, … Read more
Legal authorities in Pakistan began proceedings against major media houses GEO News. The concerned parties were issued notices after GEO’s show Utho Jago Pakistan aired sensitive religious material, creating outrage among the general public. All the accused parties, including morning show host Shaista Lodhi and actress Veena Malik, were charged under different sections of the … Read more
Legal authorities in Pakistan began proceedings against major media houses GEO News. The concerned parties were issued notices after GEO’s show Utho Jago Pakistan aired sensitive religious material, creating outrage among the general public. All the accused parties, including morning show host Shaista Lodhi and actress Veena Malik, were charged under different sections of the … Read more
Leader of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Dr. Tahir ul Qadri labeled the blasphemy of Ahl-e-bait and Sahaba Karams (RA) in a program that aired on GEO TV. He said that it is a tremendously shameful and dishonorable act and strongly condemned the act of GEO TV morning show, UTHO JAGO PAKISTAN. He also added this … Read more
The masses revolt against Blasphemy Religious scholars advise the public to boycott Geo News after the network aired blasphemous content in an attempt to disintegrate Pakistani society. The scholar came on TV and proclaimed that the Geo network aired offensive content against the family of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in a morning TV show. Mubasher … Read more
Patriotism takes a flight to the west Chief of PTI Imran Khan declared that no PTI representatives will appear on GEO News or subscribe to GEO or Jang newspapers after their attempt in rigging the 2013 elections. He expressed his convictions that there was an existence of foreign funding directed towards certain media outlets. The … Read more
GEO TV, Indian media accuse Pakistan’s intelligence agency of attacking Hamid Mir On April 22, 2014, Pakistan’s Defence Ministry moved to cancel private news channel GEO TV’s license, saying that it has accused the intelligence agency of attacking journalist Hamid Mir, without evidence. Hamid Mir was shot and wounded on April 19, 2014, at the … Read more
Zohra Yousuf, Chairperson Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said that the GEO TV program ‘Aalim Online’, presented by Aamir Liaqat Hussain, the religious scholar, was spreading religious disharmony in the country. Hussain is a Pakistani television host, religious scholar and also a politician. He was a member of the National Assembly from 2002 to … Read more
