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
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
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
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
On the 25th anniversary of the notorious Hudood Ordinances, GEO News, considered the country’s biggest broadcaster, decided to engage in debate and discussion about the landmark legal developments under General Zia ul Haq. As part of its “Zara Sochiye” initiative, GEO TV has begun organizing around controversial issues, such as the Hudood Ordinances. As part … Read more
