Geo News to sue Fawad Chaudhry
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 20 August 2022
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Geo News has decided to take legal action against former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry for his baseless claims against journalists. The channel's spokesperson announced plans to send a damages notice in response to these allegations.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Geo News has decided to issue a damages notice to former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry for making baseless allegations.
According to a news published in Jang on Friday, the spokesperson for Geo News said that the former information minister introduced the controversial PECA during his tenure, having six-month imprisonment for forwarding a WhatsApp message. The accused would be detained without a warrant and bail.
However, Geo News has decided to send a notice of damages for baseless allegations against journalists of several media organizations, including Geo News.
Chaudhry had said in a tweet on June 19 that he believed that journalist organizations should investigate these 14 journalists. According to him, mainstream anchors of Geo News were among those advising the current government.
Photo: Twitter (@FawadPTIUpdates)
Key Points
- Geo News to sue Fawad Chaudhry for baseless allegations.
- Chaudhry's claims involve the controversial PECA legislation.
- He suggested investigations into 14 journalists, including Geo News anchors.
- Allegations include unfounded claims against multiple media organizations.
- The legal notice marks a significant response to accusations against the press.
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