Samaa tells Sabir Nazar to stop making cartoons for them
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 30 December 2018
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Caricaturist Sabir Nazar has been asked by Samaa TV to stop producing cartoons. His work has frequently criticized political figures, particularly Imran Khan.Summary
ISLAMABAD - Caricaturist Sabir Nazar has said that Samaa TV has told him to stop making cartoons for them.
In a terse tweet, Nazar said: “Samaa.tv asked me to stop making cartoons for them...”
The cartoonist has been in the forefront in criticizing the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, especially targeting Prime Minister Imran Khan. He has had several run-ins with the trolls over his political leanings.
https://t.co/2jQGBMrZ3j asked me to stop making cartoons for them...
— Sabir Nazar (@sabirnazar1) December 29, 2018
Commenting on this tweet, Matiullah Jan, who himself was asked to leave Waqt TV, said: “Your cartoons have formed the government and they are now in headlines. So they can no more be shown in cartoons.”
However, one tweet cited the downsizing going on at Samaa TV as the reason for Nazar being asked to stop making cartoons.
Image: Twitter (@sabirnazar1)
KEY POINTS:
- Samaa TV told Sabir Nazar to stop his cartoons.
- Nazar's cartoons often criticize Imran Khan and the ruling party.
- His tweet about the situation sparked discussions online.
- Nazar has faced trolling due to his political stance.
- Some speculate downsizing at Samaa as a reason for this decision.
