Geo, Talat apologize for guest's controversial comments
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 26 February 2015
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Geo News issued an apology for airtime given to Ahmad Ludhyanvi's controversial comments on the Shia community. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has also intervened.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Editorial board of Geo News and anchor Talat Hussain Thursday apologized to viewers and general public for comments of Ahmad Ludhyanvi, patron-in-chief of Ahlesunnat Wal Jamaat.
Ludhyanvi made some controversial and apparently objectionable remarks about the Shia community in Talat Hussain’s program ‘Naya Pakistan’ on Feb 22.
Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen and civil society members criticized the anchor and management of Geo for giving airtime to the leader of a proscribed organization.
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has also issued a show cause notice to Geo TV management following the objectionable remarks.
In its apology, the Geo management said that it wants to promote religious harmony and tolerance in the country; therefore it apologizes for the controversial remarks of the guest.
KEY POINTS:
- Ahmad Ludhyanvi made controversial comments on 'Naya Pakistan'.
- Geo News apologized for the remarks to promote religious harmony.
- The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issued a notice to Geo TV.
- Criticism from Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen and civil society ensued.
- Geo management emphasizes the importance of tolerance in the country.
