Sindh Police arrest four suspects in journalist Imtiaz Mir murder case
October 28, 2025: Sindh Police arrested four suspects linked to a banned outfit in the murder of journalist Imtiaz Mir, who was shot in Karachi in September 2025.
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ISLAMABAD — A video clip, purportedly from Geo News’ 12 pm bulletin on Thursday, has gone viral on social media, showing a flood-affected resident from Kamalia in Punjab province using strong language to voice frustration over the government’s lack of relief efforts. The man can be heard saying: “Our crops and everything have drowned; we have no food. I appeal to the government to think about us, or every year do you have to f…k us.”
The clip triggered widespread reactions online, sparking debates about whether the expletive was deliberately aired or slipped through editorial filters. Senior journalist Amir Mateen added a humorous twist on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that the airing might have been unintentional: “The information is that the shift in-charge at the time was from Lucknow and was not familiar with the Punjabi term. However, the Punjab government suspects that Geo conspired against us. Now the question is: should we issue a rebuttal or just let it go?”
However, in a later bulletin, Geo News apologized for the lapse.
Punjab has been struggling with heavy flooding in several districts, leaving residents desperate for food and shelter. While the clip highlights the raw anger of citizens who feel neglected, it has also raised questions about media responsibility, editorial oversight, and the political sensitivities around critical coverage of the government.
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