The battle between Pakistan’s powerful media group, Geo and the
political establishment in Islamabad has intensified, following the
Pakistan electronic regulatory authority’s decision to cancel the
license of the TV channel. A month ago, Geo TV had accused the ISI
chief of targeting Hamid Mir, a popular media personality working for
Geo. Many in the country believe that the allegations were baseless. Although
some observers criticize the decision of the regulatory body and
consider it an attack on media freedom and speech, the fact is that no
one is above the law.
After media revolution and creation of several
independent TV channels in Pakistan, some TV channels are trying hard
to increase their public ratings by using unfair means. Several
private TV channels are working without any moral responsibility and
media ethics and their programs are totally against the culture and
values of the country. Unfortunately these TV channels are the main
source of spreading hatred and false information. Now the war of words
is also going on between different TV channels and they are using harsh
words and allegations no one can describe in words.
— Khawaja Umer
Farooq
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