Geo censors Ayaz Amir's comments during Hamid Mir's show
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 5 July 2022
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Amid concerns over press freedom, Geo News censored Ayaz Amir's remarks on Hamid Mir's Capital Talk show. The incident underscores the challenges faced by journalists in Pakistan.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Geo News Monday censored senior political analyst and columnist Ayaz Amir's comments during Hamid Mir's Capital Talk show.
Mir, while discussing the press freedom situation in the country, asked: "Do you think that journalists who criticize all political parties are more vulnerable than those who take sides?"
Amir responded: "...bullets were fired at you. Did anyone get caught?" The scissors came soon after.
Some unknown people attacked Amir after he left the Dunya News offices last week in Lahore. The assailants beat Amir and his driver and took away the journalist's phone and wallet.
KEY POINTS:
- Ayaz Amir's comments were censored during a discussion on press freedom.
- Hamid Mir posed questions about the vulnerability of critical journalists.
- Amir faced an attack after leaving Dunya News, highlighting personal risks.
- Geo News has faced scrutiny for censoring political commentary.
- The incident reflects ongoing challenges for journalists in Pakistan.
