Geo, Talat apologize for guest's controversial comments

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 26 February 2015

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.

Relevant Topics

GEO News

Talat Hussain

Ahmad Ludhyanvi

Shia Community

Media Ethics

Religious Harmony

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