Arrest warrants issued for anchorperson Mubashir Luqman
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ISLAMABAD: An additional district and sessions judge of Islamabad on Friday issued non-bailable warrants of arrest for TV anchorperson Mubashir Luqman in a criminal complaint filed against him by Anwar Aziz, father of ex-minister Daniyal Aziz, for allegedly using slanderous language.
The court also issued arrest warrants for Luqman’s guarantor Rehan Ishfaq as Luqman who was on pre-arrest bail in this matter remained absent in three consecutive court hearings.
Additional district and sessions judge Sikandar Khan was hearing a criminal complaint filed by Aziz against Luqman for allegedly using slanderous and contemptuous language.
In a broadcast, Luqman passed certain remarks against the personal life of Aziz in 2016.
In response, Aziz filed a criminal complaint against anchorperson seeking action against him under the Pakistan Penal Code.
Luqman was attending the court proceedings, however, since he remained absent for three consecutive dates, the judge issued arrest warrants for him as well as against his guarantor. The court issued the non-bailable arrest warrants for them through station house office (SHO) police station Kohsar.
The court put off further proceeding till Jan 22 and directed the Kohsar SHO to produce Luqman on the date. The court warned the SHO for legal proceeding if the warrants were not executed.
Published in Dawn, January 18th, 2020
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Jan 18, 2020 09:34am
What about Fawad behavior? When will the Court issue order to lock him down?
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Jan 18, 2020 10:04am
Nobody should be above law, no matter who they are or what is their political and social status in society. Law should be same and seen to be acting on behalf of all citizens and delivering verdicts based on evidence presented in the court. No personal favours!
(Note: I regularly advocate my impartial views against injustice, inequality, oppression and nepotism without supporting any of the political parties. For me my country comes first - so be aware of such fake ID's and their misleading posts!).
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Jan 18, 2020 10:23am
Awesome, Just because he’s a media person doesn’t mean he can get away with lies and one sided stories to disgrace people.
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Jan 18, 2020 10:25am
Very good news.
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Jan 18, 2020 10:48am
Slow justice! Case is dragging from 2016 now we are in 2020.
It will serve a notice to the slanderers & spreaders of fake news.
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Jan 18, 2020 11:04am
These anchors persons and their bosses must be held accountable for their actions. They sensationalize the news, make a mockery of Pakistan’s current affairs and give broadcast media a bad name.
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Jan 18, 2020 11:08am
Now go after media persons on frivolous accusation. A backhand method to control media. And IK declares Pakistan media is much more free than EU and USA media.
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Jan 18, 2020 11:13am
He was slapped which is physical assault and now an arrest warrant.
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Jan 18, 2020 11:21am
I say: arrest Mubashar Luqman and set an example, so that nobody take advantage of our law, because they are politicians, anchors or bussinessmen. Law should be same for all citizens, no matter what is their social status in society!
(Note: I regularly advocate my impartial views against injustice, inequality, oppression and nepotism without supporting any of the political parties. For me my country comes first - be aware of fake ID's).
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Jan 18, 2020 11:30am
Why does PEMRA not strictly handle issues such as slander, false propaganda, unconfirmed news broadcasts is beyond me.
Mubasher Luqman is an old-hand in TV and has been around for many years. This is a case of over-confidence. Very sad he is ruining his future prospects. Salams
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Jan 18, 2020 12:36pm
This will amount to nothing ....... both have little credibility.
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Jan 18, 2020 12:39pm
Mubasher Lucman needs to be investigated for a lot more than defaming others. The public would want to know how he managed to become ultra rich being a TV journalist? He owns 2 aircraft and lives a lavish lifestyle. What are the sources of his income?
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Jan 18, 2020 12:47pm
People holding mic and camera should be within some regulations. They should not be allowed to despise people for the ratings of their futile programs.
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Jan 18, 2020 12:50pm
Pervez Musharaf planted the tree of free media, but unfortunately he freed media without proper training and ethics promulgated for media people. Now we taste the fruits of the tree.
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Jan 18, 2020 12:52pm
Since the PTI sit-in in 2014, the political fabric is destroyed and no more decency exists anywhere. We need to begin with character building of the nation or we would be no where.
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Jan 18, 2020 02:50pm
@Hammad, Good point. It starts from schools , colleges and homes.
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Jan 18, 2020 03:24pm
@anwarsher, you are forgetting that fawad is a lawyer by profession. Lawyer are not accountable if they break law. At least not in Pakistan.
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Jan 18, 2020 04:00pm
Mubasher Luqman is a good journalist and such hounding should be stopped. Let him do his job.
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Jan 18, 2020 06:32pm
What about Nawaz, Maryam and various political elites when they kept slandering courts during 2018. No justice in Pak. Catch they small and free the REAL.
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Jan 18, 2020 06:48pm
We are concerned about language when those responsible for making Pakistan a great nation have abused the right to a decent life for over 40 years.
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Jan 18, 2020 07:41pm
What types of courts and Judges are there in Pakistan? Luqman case was lodged in 2016, its proceeding are still going on . Are these Judges so efficient that they can not decide such cases in 4 years time?
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Jan 18, 2020 08:39pm
In the best interest of country, all the TV talks shows shall be ban. These shows cause lot of problems for the people and country.
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Jan 18, 2020 09:01pm
Non-bailable warrant for a behaviour is too much. Hope such rule exist for kidnappers, murderers and rapists as well.
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Jan 18, 2020 09:23pm
Good news. Put him behind bars!
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Jan 18, 2020 10:25pm
This is what we are. Touching lows in every department of life. People should play their role by boycotting them ( stop watching their shows and do not vote for them).
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Jan 18, 2020 10:32pm
I cannot imagine an anchorperson owning an aircraft in India.
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Jan 18, 2020 11:21pm
Mubashir a hero.
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Jan 19, 2020 12:24am
@anwarsher, Is Fawad's case in the same court?
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Jan 19, 2020 05:44am
Leave Mubashir Lucman alone as this will give him more fame
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Jan 19, 2020 07:15pm
True democracy on display
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