Judge summons boss of TV channel
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 24 March 2014
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A judge in Bahawalpur has summoned the chief of a private television channel due to allegations of blackmail. The petitioner presented evidence linking the reporter to a demand for money.Summary
BAHAWALPUR: A District and Sessions Judge has summoned the Multan chief of a private television channel on March 27, media reports said.
Petitioner Muhammad Ajmal submitted that a local reporter representing the channel allegedly attempted to blackmail him by demanding Rs20,000.
As evidence, the petitioner produced a tape recording in which the respondent can be heard saying he had been given a target of collecting Rs2 million from Bahawalpur by his superiors.
Judge Muhammad Rashid Qamar also ordered the respondent to produce his FA degree at the next hearing.
Key Points
- District Judge summons TV channel chief
- Allegations of blackmail by local reporter
- Petitioner demands Rs20,000
- Evidence includes a tape recording
- Next hearing set for March 27
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