Anchor apologizes for mentioning Imran Khan's name on air, claims editor
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 7 June 2023
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Haroon Rashid stated that a senior anchor had to apologize for mentioning Imran Khan's name during a broadcast. This incident follows a ban imposed by PEMRA on airing Khan's name on television channels.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Haroon Rashid, managing editor of independenturdu.com, claims that a senior anchor had to apologize for taking the name of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on air.
In a tweet, Haroon said, "A senior anchor had to say sorry for unintentionally taking the name."
Without naming him, PEMRA has banned PTI chairman Imran Khan's name from TV channels. The TV channels mute voices while mentioning his name.
When Abbass Nasir, a former editor of Dawn, asked who was the senior anchor, Haroon simply said, "KA".
Key Points
- Haroon Rashid claims a senior anchor apologized on air.
- PEMRA has banned Imran Khan's name from being mentioned on TV.
- TV channels are muting voices when Khan's name is referenced.
- Haroon did not disclose the anchor's identity but referred to him as 'KA'.
- The incident raises concerns about media freedom in Pakistan.
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