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Shahbaz Gill uses abusive language in Kamran Shahid's show

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 18 March 2022 |  Cherie Conela

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Shahbaz Gill uses abusive language in Kamran Shahid's show
Shahbaz Gill, an adviser to Prime Minister Imran Khan, faced backlash for using offensive language during a live show. The incident led to demands for his removal and criticism directed at the TV anchor.

ISLAMABAD—Prime Minister Imran Khan's adviser Shahbaz Gill used highly abusive language on Dunya News TV during "On the Front with Kamran Shahid."

In the live show hosted by Kamran Shahid, Gill used offensive language against parliamentarian Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani several times, which went on air despite the beep and delay mechanism.

Two female guests, Uzma Bukhari and Shehla Raza, demanded Gill be taken off the air while expressing their views during the program.

Social media users expressed anger over the incident and criticized the TV anchor for facilitating Gill and not intervening.

Dr. Vankwani, in his column recently published in The News and Daily Jang, praised the Bilawal Bhutto-led long march, hinting that he will support the opposition on the occasion of the no-confidence motion against the prime minister.

KEY POINTS:

  • Shahbaz Gill used abusive language against Dr. Vankwani on live TV.
  • Female guests Uzma Bukhari and Shehla Raza protested during the show.
  • Social media criticized the anchor for not intervening.
  • Dr. Vankwani hinted at supporting the opposition's no-confidence motion.
  • The incident highlights ongoing tensions in Pakistani politics.

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