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Ads should not be under government's control: Mazhar Abbas
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 25 November 2021
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Journalist Mazhar Abbas has condemned government control over media advertising. He calls for an independent investigation into allegations regarding PML-N's media manipulation.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Journalist Mazhar Abbas has called to end the government's control of issuing ads to the media.
Commenting on the government's decision to order a probe into the audio leak of PML-N's Maryam Nawaz on not releasing ads to four TV channels, he said public ads should not be under the control of the government. "Because these have been used as a tool (for manipulation) and a source of corruption," he told BBC Urdu.
He added that the probe into the admission of the PML-N leader should be independent and transparent. He also called for an investigation into the allegation of Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry that PML-N has allegedly obliged some journalists. "There should be a transparent probe into who was given money and under which head."
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Key Points
- Mazhar Abbas advocates for ending government ad control.
- He highlights the potential for corruption and manipulation in ad distribution.
- Calls for transparency in the investigation into PML-N's audio leak.
- Suggests a probe into financial dealings with journalists.
- Emphasizes the need for independence in media operations.
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