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Geo-Jang Group offers to appear before judicial commission

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 16 April 2015

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Geo-Jang Group offers to appear before judicial commission
Mir Ibrahim Rahman, CEO of the Independent Media Corporation, has offered to testify before a judicial commission regarding rigging allegations from the 2013 elections. He expressed willingness to face scrutiny and prove the integrity of his group's coverage.
ISLAMABAD: Mir Ibrahim Rahman, Chief Executive of the Independent Media Corporation, has offered to appear before a judicial commission constituted to probe rigging allegations in the 2013 General Elections.
In a statement to secretary of the commission, Rahman said that he and his group were ready for any inquiry into allegations that the group had played some role in rigging the elections.
“As Chief Executive of Geo News, I was personally supervising the election transmission of Geo, and I take full responsibility for our Group’s coverage of the General Elections. Indeed, if any such charge is proved before the commission, I am ready for any punishment deemed fit under the law,” Rahman said.
“Our conscience is clear; we are keen to defend our position and to prove our innocence beyond any shadow of doubt,” he said, adding that their credibility is of utmost value to them professionally.
“I would appreciate if the commission may kindly summon me to face any question or evidence from any of the persons who have been publicly and maliciously targeting our Group on the baseless allegations,” he concluded.

Key Points

  • Mir Ibrahim Rahman offered to appear before the judicial commission.
  • He took responsibility for Geo News' coverage during the elections.
  • Rahman stated their credibility is paramount and they desire to defend it.
  • He is open to facing questions about the allegations.
  • Rahman affirmed readiness for legal consequences if wrongdoing is proven.

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