Geo ban a politically motivated attack on freedom of expression: PJA

LONDON: Pakistan Journalists Association UK has strongly condemns the suspension of Geo TV which is the country’s largest private broadcaster and termed the move as politically motivated attack on freedom of expression and the media.

In a statement, PJA expressed its sadness on ‘this cruel act by PEMRA and thinks the suspension of Geo TV is a serious attack on press freedom in Pakistan.’

“It is the latest act in an organized campaign of harassment and intimidation targeting the network on account of its perceived bias against the agencies,” said Wajahat Ali Khan Secretary General Pakistan Journalists Association UK.

PJA demands “The Pakistani authorities must immediately reverse this ban. If there are concerns about the content of Geo TV broadcasts, the authorities should address this in line with international human rights standards – not simply move to silence a critical voice.”