PTV withdraws order against official accused of harassing female anchors
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 11 December 2016
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Pakistan Television (PTV) has withdrawn an entry ban on an official accused of harassing female anchors. This action follows political interference and highlights ongoing issues of harassment within the organization.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Hours after barring entry to Pakistan Television (PTV) offices of an official accused of sexually harassing two female anchors, the administration withdrew the letter.
Dawn reported Sunday the accused, director current affairs, used his contacts in the political circles to have the letter withdrawn.
“The order regarding non-entry of Agha Masood Shorish in the premises of PTV HQrs is hereby cancelled and withdrawn in toto,” said a letter issued on the heels of the earlier order.
Dawn quoted Shorish as saying the office administration erroneously issued the letter that ordered ban on his entry.
It is the second case of harassment in the state-run organization after another director was fined Rs250000 in October by the ombudsperson and censured. A complaint was filed by six female anchors at the station against him.
KEY POINTS:
- PTV initially barred Agha Masood Shorish due to harassment allegations.
- The ban was lifted hours later following political influence.
- Shorish claimed the order was issued in error.
- This incident marks the second harassment case in PTV's recent history.
- Six female anchors filed complaints against Shorish, indicating a broader issue.
