BOL News apologizes for program host's sarcastic remarks against minister
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 14 December 2018
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BOL News has issued an apology to state minister Murad Saeed following inappropriate comments made by host Dr. Fizza Akbar Khan. The network acknowledges the concerns raised by various political and media figures regarding the remarks.Summary
ISLAMABAD – BOL News on Friday apologized to state minister Murad Saeed for sarcastic remarks made against him by host Dr. Fizza Akbar Khan in the program Aisay Nahin Chalay Ga.
Sami Ibrahim, President and Managing Director said that Dr. Fizza perhaps got carried away and made comments that upset not just the minister but also the politicians, journalists, and others.
“All of them objected to her comments, which we recognize as a genuine complaint. Fizza also acknowledges this. I, on her behalf, apologize to Murad Saeed and the politicians whom we all respect.”
He praised Dr. Fizza as being a talented host and hoped that Saeed would accept their apology.
Regulator PEMRA on Thursday had warned BOL News to be careful in future.
Saeed is a Minister of State for Communications and Postal Services.
KEY POINTS:
- BOL News apologized to Minister Murad Saeed.
- Dr. Fizza Akbar Khan made sarcastic remarks during the program.
- The network recognized complaints from politicians and journalists.
- Sami Ibrahim, President of BOL News, expressed respect for Saeed.
- PEMRA had warned BOL News to exercise caution in the future.
