Finance Minister seeks action against Shahid Masood
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 4 March 2016
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Ishaq Dar has filed a complaint against Dr. Shahid Masood over alleged defamatory remarks. PEMRA has referred the case to its Council of Complaints for further action.Summary
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), acting on a complaint by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar (pictured) against ARY News analyst Dr. Shahid Masood for running a defamatory program, has referred the case to its Council of Complaints.
In the complaint filed through his legal counsel, the minister alleges Dr. Masood conducted the program with malafide and ulterior motive of attacking his integrity and character and thereby damaging his reputation, both domestically and internationally.
The complaint says Dr. Masood's statements were utterly false and fabricated. Action has been demanded against the analyst and the television channel.
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Key Points
- Ishaq Dar accuses Dr. Shahid Masood of damaging his reputation.
- PEMRA is handling the case following a formal complaint.
- The allegations involve malafide intent and false statements.
- Dr. Masood's program is said to have attacked Dar's integrity.
- The case will be reviewed by the Council of Complaints.
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