KPK Assembly passes resolution against illegal closure of BOL

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 25 May 2016

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has passed a resolution against the illegal shutdown of BOL Media Group, demanding the restoration of its operations. This move echoes a similar resolution from the Sindh Assembly, with broad support from multiple political parties.

Summary

PESHAWAR - Following Sindh Assembly's footsteps, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has passed a unanimous resolution against illegal closure of BOL Media Group and demanded restoration of its licenses, unfreezing of assets and bank accounts.

Dr Mehar Taj Roghani chaired the session and PTI member lower assembly Javid Nasim moved the resolution. PTI, ANP, JI, PML-N, JUI-F and QWP signed the resolution passed Wednesday.

In the resolution the Assembly demanded immediate restoration of BOL Media Group. It said the shutting down of the group had rendered over 30,000 employees jobless.

The resolution said the ban on Pakistan’s largest media house was illegal and it should be immediately be restored.

BOL Media Group’s license was cancelled illegally besides the unconstitutional freezing of assets and bank accounts, the resolution stated.

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KEY POINTS:

• Unanimous resolution passed by KPK Assembly against BOL's closure.
• Demand for restoration of licenses, assets, and bank accounts.
• Resolution highlights job loss for over 30,000 employees.
• Accusations of illegal actions against BOL Media Group.
• Support from PTI, ANP, JI, PML-N, JUI-F, and QWP.