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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Monday issued a show cause notice to Bol News over the contents of a programme conducted by Dr Shahid Masood.
The notice said that in the programme, Live with Dr Shahid Masood, sensitive information was discussed “recklessly and carelessly”. The regulator asked the channel to reply to the notice by Feb 2.
The Pemra notice referred to an episode of the programme aired on Jan 24, which focused on civil-military relations.
Pemra also made mention of a complaint by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar over the matter.
The contents of the programme, which were reproduced in Pemra’s show cause notice, as well as in the legal notices issued by the minister, said Dr Masood stated in his programme that two ministers, one of whose name starts with a ‘K’ and the other’s with a ‘D’, were called to the GHQ recently.
Dr Masood identified one of them as “dealing with the treasury” and the other as “related to defence”.
Ishaq Dar has served a defamation notice of Rs1 billion on the management of Bol News and Dr Masood over a claim that the minister had held a meeting with army personnel at the GHQ, Rawalpindi.
The notice sent by the minister said the contents of the programme were false and defamatory.
Published in Dawn January 31st, 2017
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Jan 31, 2017 09:10am
This is another person that should be banned from the airwaves
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Jan 31, 2017 09:15am
Pemra should change its name to BOL Regulatory Authority. Let them work dude.
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Jan 31, 2017 09:19am
This is the only ridiculous measure PEMRA can take because it is of course corrupt as well... when government feels the presssure of such talk shows all it can do is send screwed up notices.... noon league itself are a bunch of nefarious freaks
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Jan 31, 2017 09:21am
@Denali why because he shows mirror to lots of people.
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Jan 31, 2017 09:19am
Dozens of people have taken him to court and none of them could do nothing, except get Dr. Masood Banned for a little while why is that? I can tell you because Dr. Masood always has proof.
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Jan 31, 2017 09:22am
Pathetic PEMRA RIP!!!
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Jan 31, 2017 09:37am
BOL is a disgrace to the media Industry.. Media Community should develop consensus and urge Govt to cancel license of BOL TV for good.. There should be no sympathy for the rogue
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Jan 31, 2017 09:38am
He didn't named anyone..
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Jan 31, 2017 10:00am
Freedom of speech must be respected. PEMRA to adjust to 21st century values.
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Jan 31, 2017 10:21am
We love shahid masood for his daring speech against corrupt people
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Jan 31, 2017 10:29am
is there anyone out there who actually watches his show??
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Jan 31, 2017 10:36am
@Denali why is that...prove him wrong in a court of law and then hold him accountable.
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Jan 31, 2017 10:36am
Bravo Dr. Shahid, long live for speaking the bitter truth.
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Jan 31, 2017 10:44am
@shary GO WATCH THE VIEWS ON THE YOUTUBE VIDEO OF HIS SHOW.
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Jan 31, 2017 11:02am
@shary yes! probably every person mindful of national politics!
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Jan 31, 2017 11:08am
This network is desperately trying to get more ratings thus it's anchors are trying everything.
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Jan 31, 2017 11:11am
I watched Dr. Shahid's show on 24, he discussed PMLN corruption methods there was nothing new or special.
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Jan 31, 2017 11:11am
is this democracy of kingdom of mian sharif???? He is no king. Ishaq Dar etc. are not royals. Freedom of press and freedom of speech is basic democratic right
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Jan 31, 2017 11:19am
Instead of banning programmes, the channels should be tried in court of law for the breach of regulations. If proven guilty then ban them.
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Jan 31, 2017 11:26am
these journalists speak against corruption,fraud , cheating but wonderfully working for corrupt,cheater, FAKE,,,etc etc channel and FAKE owner
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Jan 31, 2017 11:37am
PEMRA is becoming a laughing stock
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Jan 31, 2017 11:48am
Dr. Shahid, bravo.
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Jan 31, 2017 12:12pm
@Tanveer Why? Truth is always bitter. We should have the courage to hear views that you do not agree with. Yes ban the TV stations that do not agree with your policies and actions, buy the others with advertisements and establish your own media cell operated from PM house. In real democracy you should have the courage to tolerate criticism. Yes if somebody is telling a lie and defaming the other person then there are ways and means of dealing with that rather then threatening to close the TV or ban a certain person.
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Jan 31, 2017 12:12pm
@shary Dr Shahid Masood is very popular even in Australia.
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Jan 31, 2017 12:18pm
He did not name any one and he usually say if they wish to deny he will air denial. There are few sane voices left. Do not silence every one to save the corrupt.
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Jan 31, 2017 12:20pm
@shary He has thousands of views per day . On the top... after Aisay Nahi Chay ga. Thanks.
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Jan 31, 2017 12:17pm
Good move.
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Jan 31, 2017 12:19pm
@shary ...What an ignorance... I saw like 85,000 views of Dr. Shaid Masood program on youtube. Other platform/Tv channels may be extra.
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Jan 31, 2017 12:22pm
Dr. Shahid Masood: You are great; My God give you strength to fight these monarchs. I watch you program every day; this is my way of getting informed about Pakistan.
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Jan 31, 2017 12:38pm
People who were helpless in their fields have become anchors, political hosts and experts.
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Jan 31, 2017 12:39pm
@rajab, after spending valuable time sitting in front of tele and watching these people and their analysis, I am not surprised of the pathetic situation.
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Jan 31, 2017 12:57pm
Truth hurts
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Jan 31, 2017 01:18pm
@jA-Australia How come Australian know other languages as Punjabi or Sindhi or these are migrants watching show.
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Jan 31, 2017 01:27pm
Seems to me most people haven't watched his show, and yet criticizing him. ONLY show to watch in Pakistan. keep up the good work Dr.
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Jan 31, 2017 01:21pm
PEMRA is a joke, used by Sharifs to stifle criticism.
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Jan 31, 2017 01:34pm
In his TV program he present himself as a most knowledgeable person in the world.
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Jan 31, 2017 01:29pm
@ABDUL @RAJAB ALI @JA-AUSTRALIA @SARWAR, USA @SHAH, CANADA
let me remind you guys that Tahir Shah got 5.2 million views on his song "eye to eye" but it doesnt make him a singer.. same goes for Dr Shahid, no matter how many views he gets, he will never be an analyst.
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Jan 31, 2017 01:45pm
BOL is trying to follow ARY ways .... to gain viewership !!! and make money by false sensational news
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Jan 31, 2017 01:52pm
@Asif: What about the ones ruling this country or the one heading PEMRA??? :)
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Jan 31, 2017 02:10pm
@Jahanzeb, thanks for correcting me mate. Very true.
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Jan 31, 2017 02:54pm
That's what journalists do, obtain information that interests public.
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Jan 31, 2017 02:51pm
@Denali as long as FOOLS like you exist,Country will stand no where..
REST IN PEACE you sense of Judgment
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Jan 31, 2017 03:01pm
Good work for taking media back to stone age.
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Jan 31, 2017 03:04pm
We need more channels like Bol and presenters like Dr shahid Masood in our ISLAMIC republic of pakishtan
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Jan 31, 2017 03:20pm
@shary unfortunately people now would.
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Jan 31, 2017 03:40pm
Well truth hurts. Ban them all.
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Jan 31, 2017 05:33pm
Banning the truth doesn't change the facts. Banning the truth is child of fear and the father of ignorance.
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Jan 31, 2017 06:15pm
Obviously this channel is not being monitored by its owners. They should be given a 'three strikes and you're out' warning
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