Pakistan has imposed a 15-day suspension on Geo News for airing objectionable religious visuals during a Muharram programme, sparking sectarian and media control concerns.
The suspension was imposed by PEMRA
Jun 29, 2026
04:49 pm
What's the storyPakistan has suspended the broadcast license of Karachi-based Urdu television channel, Geo News, for 15 days.
The suspension was imposed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) over a Muharram program titled "Safar-e-Ishq," aired on June 26.
The regulator said Geo News aired "religious visualisations" during a June 26 programme that could offend religious sentiments. …
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