Pakistan’s Geo TV has been taken off air in almost 80% of the country as a result of alleged military censorship according to the New York Times.
The channel says the move is an attempt to force the media organisation into submission. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal too expressed concern over the suspension of Geo News and other channels of the organisation.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has already ordered restoration of all Geo TV channels on their actual position in a statement.
“The shutting down of any licensed channel is the violation of PEMRA laws. Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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