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Pemra bans Mubashir Lucman’s ‘Khara Sach’

APP Published October 18, 2014
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Saturday banned ARY News anchorperson Mubashir Lucman's programme ‘Khara Such’.

The decision was taken in compliance of Lahore High Court (LHC) orders dated 17.10.2014 passed in Crl. Org. No.2070-W/2014, said a Pemra press release issued here.

Pemra directed M/s. ARY Communications (Pvt) Ltd (ARY News) to ensure with immediate effect that programme “Khara Sach” was not to be aired till final adjudication of the case.

“To ensure with immediate effect that Mubashir Lucman does not participate in any program on ARY News or on any other TV channel being aired in Pakistan either as a host or as an observer or as a participant,” press release said.

Furthermore, court orders have been circulated to all the satellite TV channels (News & Current Affairs) to comply with the orders of the high court in letter and spirit.

ARY Communications (Pvt) Ltd was also informed that in case of non-compliance, the authority shall be constrained to initiate appropriate action which may, inter alia, lead to revocation/cancellation of its license and/or imposition of fine or both under relevant provisions of Pemra laws.

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Real Truth
Oct 18, 2014 11:44pm
Good job, PEMRA!!! Khas Kam, Jahan Paak!
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Arslan
Oct 18, 2014 11:47pm
good decision
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Kanwarch
Oct 18, 2014 11:47pm
Well done PEMRA. The only person who speaks truth on TV is banned as he brings evidence to prove corruption of powerful people in Pakistan.
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sss
Oct 18, 2014 11:48pm
This anchorperson is very baised and single sided .
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Haaris
Oct 18, 2014 11:49pm
I have never seen a more biased reporter in my life than this man he is a pure hater of anyone who disagrees with him. It's high time he got banned from appearing on Pak tv shows.
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Asad
Oct 18, 2014 11:50pm
Any pride of performance for hamid mir, talat hussain, javed ch ?
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shumayel
Oct 18, 2014 11:52pm
the price for speaking the truth in this country.
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AdHawk
Oct 18, 2014 11:53pm
While I'm no fan of Luqman and his shenanigans, this particular ruling blatantly disregards freedom-of-speech. Hope HRCP takes notice and ups the ante on this.
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ahmed k
Oct 18, 2014 11:55pm
Right decision. Every one should be equal in the eyes of law. He has no right to start a media court and malign anyone!
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Devendra
Oct 18, 2014 11:56pm
Some thing is better than nothing.
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shahiryar
Oct 18, 2014 11:57pm
This man deserves it. Evading courts as if he is a VVIP
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sfoman
Oct 18, 2014 11:57pm
This is the price you pay in Pakistan for telling people the truth about our corrupt politicians
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bukhari.m
Oct 19, 2014 12:03am
A Liar cant speak khara sach.
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Khanm
Oct 19, 2014 12:04am
How many mubashir perma is going to silence. I personally think honestly disclosing rather than hiding one's subjective values makes for more honest and trustworthy journalism. But no journalism - from the most stylistically 'objective' to the most brazenly opinionated - has any real value unless it is grounded in facts, evidence, and verifiable data and that is what mubashir likes an did. He challenges the news with verifiable data. Oh my god to ban khara sach is nothing but fascism
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Javid
Oct 19, 2014 12:06am
Disgusting. Where the free press and freedom of speach has gone?
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sara
Oct 19, 2014 12:06am
Freedom of speech should have limits. Other channels must also be monitored.
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Harmony
Oct 19, 2014 12:09am
What happened to press freedom?
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azhar
Oct 19, 2014 12:12am
People like him should be banned for life. spreading hatred is his profession.
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Fahim
Oct 19, 2014 12:13am
Truth is not allowed or you will be punished. This is our
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Khanm
Oct 19, 2014 12:13am
Don't be disheartened Mubashir Lukman. There will be many hurdles a journalist faces in disclosing the truth. We are grateful to Mubashir's journalism and ARY for waking us up to the realities of Pakistan. The citizen of Pakistan should encourage investigative journalism.
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Hamza
Oct 19, 2014 12:16am
Just like Geo's biased reporting in the last 2 months, this man's partisan journalism is disgraceful.
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ishaq
Oct 19, 2014 12:22am
Great news this person is extremely biased and we have witnessed him in a planted interview of Malik Riaz why our memory is so low .He announced many happenings and all turned out to be false he is master in character assassination
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Wachucha
Oct 19, 2014 12:22am
So much for freedom of speech in a so called democratic Pakistan!
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nadeem
Oct 19, 2014 12:23am
Well done Hon'ble LHC/ PEMRA. The host was an insult to journalism, media ethics, and freedom of expression in it self. This is high time for media persons to look into their own conducts. Please be objective and neutral, come out of vested interests to serve Pakistani public.
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Awais
Oct 19, 2014 12:28am
Well .. A point for INDEPENDENT judiciary !!
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MN
Oct 19, 2014 12:30am
Finally idiot is muzzled. Enough of paid mouthpieces already.
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Parvez
Oct 19, 2014 12:30am
....and the same Lahore High Court upholds the death penalty for Asia Bibi in the blasphemy case........does not say much for the Lahore High Court or for the rule of law and justice, does it ?
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mohamad
Oct 19, 2014 12:35am
Good Decision by Court
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Norozkahn
Oct 19, 2014 12:38am
Here goes freedom of speech and expression out of the window in a so called democratic state. It did not happened during Musharaf era, as a matter of fact military dictator Pervez Musharaf allowed over 50 TV channels to this country , full freedom to press and individuals. I think we will see more restriction imposed on the press by present rulers.
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leo8545
Oct 19, 2014 12:45am
Good :)
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Faisal
Oct 19, 2014 12:47am
We salute and stand by Mubashir Lucman for his brilliant investigative journalism.
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Jagreet
Oct 19, 2014 12:47am
This is not fair. You should not ban him.There are only 2 entertainers I can see Zaid Hamid and Mubasher L. Please pity us as we will die of boredom.
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Al Fatemi
Oct 19, 2014 12:54am
Excellent example of freedom of speech under a fairly & democratically elected government...this should be a moment of pride for all the champions of democracy.
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Marina
Oct 19, 2014 01:00am
Luqman stating facts is irking the party in power so they use pemra to ban Mubashir luqman's show
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Tahir Chaudhry
Oct 19, 2014 01:09am
Lahore High Court: Fair and just; You decide?. One show where all the criticism was backed with proper evidence.
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nadeem
Oct 19, 2014 01:17am
@AdHawk He was himself insult to freedom of speech. HRCP would be more than happy with this verdict.
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kamran
Oct 19, 2014 01:23am
@sss his biased but at least he comes with undeniable proof he was going to get banned as its against status qou . shame on these institutions no action against the people his exposed but because they think he might have insulted judiciary his banned and his channel threatened.
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Khawar
Oct 19, 2014 01:24am
Sheer nonsense. Let him speak. If he is a liar people will not watch his show. If he is speaking truth then he is having a right to bring it to the attention of ordinary citizens of Pakistan.
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kamran
Oct 19, 2014 01:25am
@ahmed k with proof he does he showed it on air and then if he was wrong why didn't anyone take up cases against him one person that did rana mashud his own party got rid of him which indicates that even though he was biased at least we were getting corrupt people unveiled.
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Ahsan
Oct 19, 2014 01:29am
Thanks PEMRA for banning this propaganda machine. He should have been banned forever after his planted interview against judiciary leaked. He openly invited army in the critical situation of the sit-ins. Such person should have been banned a long time ago. Still, better late than never.
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james zatonski
Oct 19, 2014 01:31am
PEMRA - Pakistan Electronic Media's Redundant Authority - every anchor falls in the same category - however one should not expect much from a non professional body.
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Ahmed Bilal Khan
Oct 19, 2014 01:34am
WOW ... what about freedom of speech????
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Pakistani
Oct 19, 2014 01:35am
So, whatsoever about him being biased, wasn't it in favour of public at large to know true faces of corrupt? Once again, corruption has bypassed the truth. The Law, the corruption, the superior, the VIP, the favorites and the nepotism have defeated the justice. RIP Pakistan! Last Hope, my leader, my beloved, my passion, Imran Khan! Geo IK, datay raho hm tmhre sath hain!
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Zoab Khan
Oct 19, 2014 01:39am
Who takes Pakistan institutions seriously? They are part and parcel of status quo.
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ILLINIDOC
Oct 19, 2014 01:43am
Sad day for the millions who sit glued to the television waiting for the show to start, A black day for freedom of speech, liberty and justice for all. But wait these are not the values our society is based on rather than muzzling free speech, usurping liberty and restricting and rationing of justice for all. Without the courage of Lucman, and the sources he has cultivated over the years, millions of dollars will continue to be be looted and plundered with impunity without anyone bringing it to the people's attention. It is time for another forthcoming and conscientious journalist to awaken from his or her deep slumber, come forward and take up Lucman's mantle. It is imperative that someone continue to expose these crimes against the people. Can you imagine the celebrations going on in the homes of the so called elected representative whose license to steal, pilfer, finagle, and in turn sell the national treasure or what remains of it, has been renewed . What an atrocious decision, punishing someone before he has been found guilty of a crime, whatever happened to the presumption of innocence. But wait we operate on the converse, presumption of guilt!
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Azhar
Oct 19, 2014 01:46am
He is a fair anchorperson, and put those who fabricate lie on spot light. Pakistan in not ready for it-and will not ready for it. We have many crook and many looters and he was a threat to them. Now they got him. If anyone of you believe that Pakistan judicial system is fair and not corrupt, then you live at a different planet.
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Azhar
Oct 19, 2014 01:54am
I thought such decisions were taken only in dictatorships. How could any court ban a person from appearing on any TV program in any capacity? Isn't this a blatant violation of the freedom of speech given in the constitution? I am really surprised on this decision. I am sure this decision will soon be overturned by the Supreme Court.
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Mohammed
Oct 19, 2014 02:02am
He should blog and can be available on Smart TV, this could give him good coverage
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immortal_soloist
Oct 19, 2014 02:06am
WOW PEMRA, I am not sure whether we should despise you or salute you, I wouldn't pick the latter quiet frankly as you have decided to ban one of the most unapologetic and honest voices on television. Shame on PEMRA for siding with crooks.
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Ahmer
Oct 19, 2014 02:14am
Don't like him. But he's one of the very few journalists in Pakistan who puts allegations on the back of documentary evidence. And he's been banned AGAIN. Freedom of speech zindabad.
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Ali
Oct 19, 2014 02:15am
a person who openly recomends the over taking of army and supports martial law. a person who distribute sweets over the defeat of a politcal leader in elections in a live show a person who bluntly supports a political party in his shows. is not a journalist so please everyone no cries over journalism. he desrves lifetime ban.
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nkhan
Oct 19, 2014 02:16am
On what basis is pemra taking this action Mubasher is doing a great job of exposing corruption and corrupt leaders
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Natasha
Oct 19, 2014 02:16am
@Kanwarch Evidence or a bunch of stories and biased reporting. Good Riddance
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Blithe
Oct 19, 2014 02:26am
IK has lost a close ally
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Monim, USA
Oct 19, 2014 02:30am
Why ban a program? If he said anything wrong, he should be sued and the court can determine and fine him or the chanel I think he has been victimized for bringing N cronies corrupt practices to the public. I know h is very much against Muslim league so as Geo against Imran Khan, let the people decide who they want to watch not the govt.
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Key Points
Oct 19, 2014 02:31am
So much for freedom of press.
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Sammy
Oct 19, 2014 02:35am
@Haaris you are so right Nawaz Sharif and Zardari are very holy people , not a single person can prove these two great leaders have every robbed pakistan of it's wealth.
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Bilal
Oct 19, 2014 02:48am
@AdHawk maligning people without evidence is not freedom of speech. It is in fact abusing the freedom of speech
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khan
Oct 19, 2014 02:56am
Thanks God finally the decisions going towards right directions in Pakistan. This is same man caught red handed on camera to make audience fool. He enjoyed ministership in Pervaiz Musharraf era now giving favor back indirectly.
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Khalid
Oct 19, 2014 02:57am
He came with evidence on everything so what's the problem?? We owe him for what he has revealed to us!! We wait for your return Mubashar sb!!
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MASOOD
Oct 19, 2014 03:08am
This is independent media. Pemra is government organization. What we can expect from Pemra. Very bad decision. Then PML-N and PPP should expact the same after regime change.
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Mirza Ali
Oct 19, 2014 03:15am
if this is the way things are going on than Pakistan has no future.
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pakistani
Oct 19, 2014 03:15am
He uses his shows for personal agendas. I appluad this decision
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Nadeem
Oct 19, 2014 03:16am
Nice
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syed
Oct 19, 2014 03:16am
Best news of the day!!
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syed
Oct 19, 2014 03:20am
@sfoman what truth. has anything proven by him beyond doubt. Dont you remember Malik Riaz scandal.
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Shah
Oct 19, 2014 03:21am
Lucman is ignorant. He should have been aware of the fact, that it is in the ambit of Judiciary and PEMRA to shield elites, corrupts, and rulers. Well done Judiciary and PEMRA. They deserve all praise for performing according to the wishes of their masters.
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Sajid Ansari
Oct 19, 2014 03:22am
Very sad indeed. Freedom of speech is a sacred right of everybody and is required for media to do its job. Khara Sach contribution in bringing awareness by uncovering corrupt political players is enormous.
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Sajid Ansari
Oct 19, 2014 03:26am
@sss, Truth is single sided my friend. If people have problem with his stories, they can counter it by bringing up the counter evidence or even sue him for damages. He dares them to do that in every show but they choose to go in hiding instead.
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Sajid Ansari
Oct 19, 2014 03:28am
@Haaris, That is simply false. Kashif Abbasi almost always disagrees with him and they have a cordial relationship.
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Aamir
Oct 19, 2014 03:31am
is it the same court that termed long march unconstitutional? It will add popularity of Mubisher Luqman and will haunt the courts in time to come.
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ishaq
Oct 19, 2014 03:35am
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mubashir_Luqman#Anti_Kayani_Programme follow the link and know the truth about the character of this man
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Iqbal Arshad
Oct 19, 2014 03:39am
Great Decision. One cannot prosecute and undermine the judicial system by acting as the self-appointed judge on TV. He blatantly misleads people by providing his side of the propaganda. GROW UP !
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jj
Oct 19, 2014 03:44am
A country where the truth is buried and lies live.
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Jamal
Oct 19, 2014 04:03am
LOL...what else can one expect from the Pakistani courts...
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AJamal
Oct 19, 2014 04:06am
He exposes mighty and powerful who have resources to take to the courts. PEMRA should have not done this ban, but then it has no credibility as well.
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Zaid
Oct 19, 2014 04:10am
Banning someone you disagree with is goes against the beauty of democracy. Let the people decide if they want to watch or not. This decision of banning reminds me of Zia ulhaq and narrow minded people Very shameful pemra! Maybe NS is upset as ns cannot stand KHara saach!!!!
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Pakistani
Oct 19, 2014 04:10am
Its not a question of Mubasher Luqman. This is the first time a show/person is being banned just because he was exposing corruption of these politicians. If these corrupt politicans succeed in this then they would slowly bring media under control by banning one by one all programs that exposes ills of our society. So this ban is a moment of truth for Pakistani people. If we want free media to stay then each one of us should stand against this ban and do whatever in power to revert this decision. Or otherwise think, if we lose free media then what will keep gov under check. Nobody, as our judiciary is already useless in keeping a grip on gov.
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white noise
Oct 19, 2014 04:14am
time to taste your own medicine !!! see you in UK, that's where all the likes of you ends up !!!
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pakistani
Oct 19, 2014 04:19am
It is a good decision for M because it validates who ever stand in front of strong of our society have to face the challenges and oppression and criticism, look what they did to that man who opposed the VIP culture against Rehman Malik, they influenced the authority and they fired him, Look what they did to IK made fun of him by calling him Taliban Khan but he got resistance from media to politician but at last he got upper hand on all those forces and now this case ML related with press he was a doing a brave work by showing corrupt with valid proves for sometime now and this is the result. It show our society do not like and accept good people that is why we are going down as a nation.Good work ML
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zahid
Oct 19, 2014 04:23am
@Haaris Absolutely Agreed
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GK
Oct 19, 2014 04:26am
I am shamed of calling Pakistani.
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irfan
Oct 19, 2014 04:28am
Shame on pemra for banning the one person who bravely spoke against the powerful corrupt in Pakistan.
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GK
Oct 19, 2014 04:28am
There is no justice in Pakistam. Very shamful
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GK
Oct 19, 2014 04:29am
There is no justice system in Pakistan. Shameful
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Patriot
Oct 19, 2014 04:41am
You can sue any anchor for derogatory comments or for defamation but you cannot curb his Freedom of speech banning him from anchoring. High levels of intolerance is seen in most of the pak mindset when people speak their mind (it may be right or wrong).
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GK
Oct 19, 2014 04:41am
I do not like this decision. It is unfair.
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ali
Oct 19, 2014 04:42am
He has done nothing wrong. Isn't hamid mir biased ?
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Farooque
Oct 19, 2014 04:44am
So much for freedom and freedom of speech.
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aisha
Oct 19, 2014 04:52am
So what we still love him he is back soon
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Sajid Ansari
Oct 19, 2014 05:01am
Collusion between power brokers in our country discourages checks and balances that are essential in a true democracy. They want to keep a lid on their actions and anybody who dares to blow their cover would be silenced.
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rana1
Oct 19, 2014 05:24am
@AdHawk is freedom of speech equal to freedom to lie?
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rana1
Oct 19, 2014 05:25am
@sfoman well this is not medias job, its the concerned authority to catch the thief.
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Hassan
Oct 19, 2014 05:26am
excellent decision by PEMRA! All this guy does is spread hatred
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Confused
Oct 19, 2014 05:32am
I see the same people cheering on the ban on Geo News now complaining. What they don't realize is the importance of precedents. If Geo had not been removed from the air, it would have been much more difficult for courts to ban Mr. Luqman (who incidentally also supported the ban on Geo). So shall you sow, so shall you reap.
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Frankenstein
Oct 19, 2014 05:32am
Good riddance. He only has nuisance value than anything else.
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jay
Oct 19, 2014 05:36am
Someone who speaks the truth is not allowed in Pakistan. Oh yes you can speak the truth but thats only when the lords (the ruling party) allows it or its in their favour. Other than that the independence of judiciary, fredom of press n expression, rule of law no such things truly exist in this country. The pakistani people live and are treated n have worse rights than a stray dog in the west. If you think otherwise you either dont live in the same pakistan as 90 percent of the ppl who dont even know what rights are or you simply dont like pakistan!
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Syed Ahmed
Oct 19, 2014 06:07am
Shame on Pakistani Courts and PEMRA. Banning of ARY News anchorperson Mubashir Lucman and the program ‘Khara Such’ is against the "Freedom of Speech". If Mubashir Lucman made any wrong allegations in his program than than he should be called upon to justify it rather than putting complete ban on him. The management of ARY may rename the program as " Truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth".
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Syed Ahmed
Oct 19, 2014 06:13am
@Haaris: Mubashir Lucman was fighting corruption in the country, the later brand may call him biased.
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BILLALLA!
Oct 19, 2014 06:19am
Is Dawn free to report why Pemra has taken such action?
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mohammed
Oct 19, 2014 06:20am
Shame on you PEMRA even after doing this Khara sach is Khara we love it who care about you or LHC go to .....
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BILLALLA!
Oct 19, 2014 06:21am
@shahiryar: Should VVIPs be able to "evade court"? Your post implies that!
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Imtiazhamid
Oct 19, 2014 06:36am
I had the opportunity of watching several anchorman recently. In my stay over 45 years here, I have seen rather strong attacks on various institutions from extreme right wing commentators in general. But certain restraint is maintained with regards to servicemen and judiciary. Freedom of speech comes with resposibility and not hurling of insults and accusation without concrete proof . But I have never seen such viciousness as on Pak TV channells
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BILLALLA!
Oct 19, 2014 06:38am
@Ali : So Lucman wasn't supporting your favourite party? Is that it for you -- just extreme partisanship?
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Uxman
Oct 19, 2014 06:52am
How sad , Mubashar Lukman is the best anchor ever very few are couragious like him to expose the corruption of ministers
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BILLALLA!
Oct 19, 2014 06:54am
@Sajid Ansari : I guess the "Sach" became too "Khara" for the powerful?
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BILLALLA!
Oct 19, 2014 07:02am
@Sajid Ansari: He should have stuck to FACTS and let his audience draw conclusions! "Truth" is a conclusion based on facts or fabrications --even in court. Accusers, cops, and lawyers will lie to establish their own "truths". Too often, judges are blindsided with convincing lies or their own biases!
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sajid majeed
Oct 19, 2014 07:06am
I know you will fight against this stupid decision. Mubshar bahi overseas people love your work.great efforts.
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BILLALLA!
Oct 19, 2014 07:07am
@GK : You are right --There is no justice ANYWHERE in the world. There are just legal wranglings and and winners and losers regardless of facts! Usually withnesses to crimes do not agree what they saw, whom they saw, and what they heard! The world has legal systems but they are not always about justice!
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Taimur tareen
Oct 19, 2014 07:07am
Shame, shame. It is against freedom of speech. How can any agency stop any one saying something with proof. Pakistani courts are becoming subservient to government?
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Larkanavi
Oct 19, 2014 07:10am
A sad day for freedom of speech lovers. Whether we agree or disagree with Mubashar Luqman his voice should not be curbed. Shame on Pemra.
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karamat gondal
Oct 19, 2014 07:27am
Good saying I appreciate mubashar jurnalist
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Irshad Khan
Oct 19, 2014 07:35am
I think Pemra or Court should not banned Mubashir Luqman from exposing corrupt politicians, Government officials and Judges with solid evidences. Bannng Mr. Lukman will increase the corruption. At the same time if Mr.Lukman is falsifying the evidence then he should be penalized.
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Rana Saifuddin
Oct 19, 2014 07:54am
Congratulation Premra for choking some ones voice who was bringing out the truth about the corruption in which so many political leaders,including our PM and all his cronies you should continue with this noble work all the best .
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Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali
Oct 19, 2014 08:11am
This is the beginning of the end of freedom of press. I am not Lukman's fan but he has the right to express is opinion. and I have noticed that he has evidence to prove his point. PM is becoming a tyrant every day, and his cronies are helping.
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Yusufzai
Oct 19, 2014 08:12am
We want only state owned journalists in pakistan . Truth in our society is evil since 1947.
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Anwarahmad
Oct 19, 2014 08:23am
it is a decision which was to be taken much earlier.
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Irshad Khan
Oct 19, 2014 08:26am
Mr. Mubashir Lukman should be awarded Service medal and bravery medal of Pakistan if he is successfully exposing the mass corruption in Pakistan. Courts should play an active role and in the light of valid evidence they should convict the culprits A.S.A.P.
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ali ahmed
Oct 19, 2014 08:28am
another action favoring Shareef family
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U Rahman
Oct 19, 2014 08:46am
What took you so long, PEMRA?
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waseem
Oct 19, 2014 08:49am
@Javid freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom without responsibility dear
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Imran
Oct 19, 2014 08:53am
Mubashir, still record your program and upload on facebook. We are their to watch u
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waseem
Oct 19, 2014 08:53am
Freedom of speech also brings responsibility with it. Press means objective and subjective impartiality. Freedom doesn't permit you to malign anyone based on mere hearsay.
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Em Moosa
Oct 19, 2014 08:59am
Zindabad justice for telling truth.Time is changing. How long it will go. People know who are corrupt from A to Z and who are buying the justice
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raj
Oct 19, 2014 09:09am
@Harmony there are some guideline of tv media . Freedom of speech does not allow to say anything against any person without trustable evidence. Some body claimed about freedom of press and media but some rule and code of conduct are given about media and television. Eveyone must be follow them .
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raj
Oct 19, 2014 09:15am
@kamran if he speak with proof then how he fail to give evidence in court . Some evidence can't be sufficient for proving any body to guilty. he challenge on his show to anybody can see in court and he is capable to defend in court . Then how he unable to defend himself in court . Court is running by proof and evidence. Some thing is wrong about this person .
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Rana Saifuddin
Oct 19, 2014 09:20am
@bukhari.m The statement you have made Mr. Luqman is incorrect especially regarding khala such what ever he has been revealing about the corruption in which high ups are involved is true though I am not a big fan of him
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Zafar
Oct 19, 2014 09:27am
I am not a big fan of Mubashar Luchman but one must realize the kind of evidences he brings out if they are far from facts then why the accused are not coming out openly on TV and deny it. Rana Mashood videos, Nawaz Shareef's Ihetesab cases etc. for example. I personally feel we must stand up to support him that he is risking his life and try to bring about the truth to public. Have these facts been aired before by our media? if someone even you like him personally doin a good job we must appreciate and support him. The height of corruption is so eminent in our country if don,t expose the mighty do you think you and me can do it ? Another example where Abdul Qadir's security guards killed an innocent young man, where is out Judiciary? Why no one is taking notice of this barbaric act. It is time we must stand up and support all those who are exposing the elite corrupt politicians. Put Pakistan first.
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FIRAHS ZAWAN
Oct 19, 2014 09:30am
Great Job PEMRA!!!! How dare he speak the truth on our TV channels! Salutes to LHC as well!
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Dr Yaqoob
Oct 19, 2014 09:32am
Shame on Them for gagging the voice of people. ML is not just one person but voice of the whole nation. He is the only journalist who can look in the eyes of the powerful corrupt people who plunder Pakistan wealth as if there is no tomorrow.
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Sajid
Oct 19, 2014 09:34am
Pemra's best decision ever. Hope ARY brings a better replacement. Any Anchor person would be better than him. He has spoiled the reputations of whoever he has come in contact with. Most notably that of ARY it self. Among politicians, Imran Khan has tarnished his image by continually giving interviews to this despicable anchor. Anyway, good riddance for ARY as well for every viewer with a good taste.
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Sajid
Oct 19, 2014 09:35am
@Asad . Of course. All the three deserve that honour.
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Sajid
Oct 19, 2014 09:47am
@Al Fatemi . So much for your intelligence. Can't even differentiate between the Judiciary and Government.
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Faisal
Oct 19, 2014 10:07am
@shumayel he was not speaking truth . He is the most biased person in media.
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Riz
Oct 19, 2014 10:08am
censorship is not acceptable, let people to decide if he is wrong, with time he will be faded out on his own like many others, if someone think he can force it he live in utopia. one thing is certain he has managed to annoy someone upto his nose.
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neutral
Oct 19, 2014 10:23am
Another of a celebrated,impartial and knowledgeable Anchor will not be seen on the TV. Want to see the re-action of the Media community.
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Sohraab
Oct 19, 2014 10:34am
What, Honourable Pemra???? What a joke
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Faisal
Oct 19, 2014 10:35am
He is a True and Blunt Anchor. That is why politicians cannot bare him.
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Ajaya K Dutt
Oct 19, 2014 10:41am
PEMRA Is really sensitive.
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A. Mangal
Oct 19, 2014 10:42am
Its sheer nonsense to ban media where the so-called democracy does not want to be criticized, acts like dictatorship per se! I find this trend to be very disturbing whereby the supreme court even becomes plaintiff against media! Never heard of sush law of the land and it's getekeepers! Does any one in judiciary understand the meaning, "freedom of speech" in a democratic country?
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Usman
Oct 19, 2014 10:42am
Another blow to freedom of speech, The judges should watch Hannity show, or becker, they speak openly against Obama , or any judges who makes a different decision. In Pakistan why is it a punishable if speak against Justice Jawed who is corrupt. His love for Zeeshan should have landed him in jail and he should have been out of job.
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Eng Arif
Oct 19, 2014 10:44am
Good decision. All TV channels and anchors must be neutral. This person is always talking negative, pulling legs of other generalist and defending only one party that is PTI and Musharaf.
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Usman
Oct 19, 2014 10:46am
@Faisal Give me an example
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AH
Oct 19, 2014 11:03am
ridiculous decision just because this time he disclosed the role of highest level of judiciary in corruption! Is this the role of judiciary, ie. they only work for themselves or the elite class not for Pakistan or ordinary people of Pakistan?
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AH
Oct 19, 2014 11:06am
@Khanm just because no one has the right in Pakistan to question corruption in our justice system!!!! If one speaks, he will be subjected to suo motto notice. Why so wrong with this country!
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Kouhai
Oct 19, 2014 11:09am
Yes, this guy was unequivocally biased. BUT if he deserves to be banned, then so does the whole Geo network.
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MAK
Oct 19, 2014 11:20am
A decision reminds me of Ayub Khan's era of gagging press & opposition. I agree his approach was too bold & wondered when he will be 'taught lesson' our society however islamic can not face truth, sorry Mr Luqman you took too much on yourself I hope your channel and audience will support you in fighting out the opportunist self seekers prevailing our country
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A Pakistani
Oct 19, 2014 11:31am
How shameful. Pakistan is dropping to new lows everyday.
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najib
Oct 19, 2014 11:39am
SALUTE TO MUBASHIR LUCMAN ! and end of press freedom from the disgusting so called fake government.
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shaheen changezi
Oct 19, 2014 11:40am
Dear readers, don't forget, there's no more Gen Musharraf govt but Nawz govt is working now.
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Haider Rehman
Oct 19, 2014 11:44am
The only anchorperson who speaks with proof against corrupt politicians is banned.
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Qamar
Oct 19, 2014 11:47am
Everybody is in favour of Free Press. What happened now. Let people speak their mind. They are not hurting the country.
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Haider Rehman
Oct 19, 2014 11:49am
I challenge you all people here, watch ONE episode (?) Of Khara Sach and see if he speaks without proof. If he was a liar people would take cases against him.
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Farhana Hussain
Oct 19, 2014 12:21pm
Sad day pemra, it was expected!
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Zia
Oct 19, 2014 12:25pm
A person who was himself caught on camera for setting interviews has no moral ground to expose others. He is a disgrace for journalism. He should be banned for life. A big time bully.
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Tahera
Oct 19, 2014 12:26pm
Freedom of speech, yes indeed! but this man spread hate speech! The offensive and despicable manner in which he treated Ms. Muhktar Mai whom he had invited for an interview was absolutely disgusting! and examplary for the mindset if this man! Many anchors in Pakistan are a misbehaved, uncivilised lot who show disrespect for their guests and the audience at large by provoking the interviewees, shouting and creating a commotion during interviews, very often it is absolutely unbearable/unwatchable! I hope channels and anchors will take the cue and try to mend their ways, display civilised behaviour and refrain from incensing their audience! 
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Khan
Oct 19, 2014 12:30pm
Nice to see the beginning of PEMRA MATURITY, POWER and INDEPENDENCE. Great News.
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Shahid Iqbal
Oct 19, 2014 12:32pm
Hate speech of all kind should be banned from TV. Mubashar Lucman was spreading filth since long under the garb of a TV program. He is embodiment of biased journalism in Pakistan. His tactics to gather cheap popularity by maligning opponents are disgusting. ARY and Geo TV have crossed all limits. By taking sides in a political strife they have proved themselves nothing but shallow propaganda machines. Mubashar Lucman should be permanently banned because he is defaming whole journalistic community. The supporters of PTI who are mourning this ban will soon see the real filthy face of this anchor when he will start his blackmailing spree against Imran Khan. It is high time we start differentiating between journalists and blackmailers!
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SYED ASIF
Oct 19, 2014 12:34pm
Shame for Pemra .We all overseas pakistani support the truth of Mubasher .He done a good job for Pakistani to open their eyes.I belive Imran must support to Mubasher .Because he support your for better Pakistan .Unfortunate media is not support each others his is a very bad sign.wishing all the good for ML and ARY .Inshallah you will win the war.
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Rana Faisal
Oct 19, 2014 12:42pm
My hate for this government has increased. He was a biased journalist i agree. But he exposed the truth and brought Rana mashood to resign.
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Safdar
Oct 19, 2014 01:14pm
I Have Never Seen Bad Man Like Mubasshar He Is The Most False Man In The World I Think So
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Shazad M
Oct 19, 2014 01:19pm
Finally, Man got what he deserves. He misrepresented the truth with such a boldness. He thinks he is above the law. Too biased to be anchor and wonder what kind of journalism he is trying to present? This type of people should be banned from media and other anchors should learn the lesson.
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sid
Oct 19, 2014 01:29pm
@Eng Arif Maybe that's because they are the only sincere people in the country... If someone is wrong, to say you cannot call them wrong is ridiculous!. Shameful decision!
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sid
Oct 19, 2014 01:30pm
@Sajid I don't blame anyone for confusing the two. They seem to be colluding with one another. Shame on PMLN and Judiciary!!!
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sid
Oct 19, 2014 01:32pm
@Safdar so can you explain what's so bad about him? He is biased, and? does that make him bad? not really... because if he biased, then he gives the reason why he is biased (i.e evidence).
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Annonymous
Oct 19, 2014 01:34pm
Very good decision. Such a biased anchor he was. Well done!!
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bilal-VA
Oct 19, 2014 01:35pm
He is going to be a Media advisor of Bani Gala with all the blessings of Pindi Boys.
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mosawwir
Oct 19, 2014 01:35pm
This is worst example of injustice. Is this freedom of speech that we talk about. Reality is that Mubashar Luqman actually speaks truth by presnting facts with solid poofs, which annoys most of the people in power. What Mubashar Luqman is meted out is all due to his harsh truths.
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sid
Oct 19, 2014 01:36pm
@Faisal ok so the video recording of rana mashood was just made up fiction. Or as the PLMN put it, the voice recordings were not in sync with the picture... He has exposed so many corrupt people, instead of thanking him, you are going against him. Ridiculous!
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SYED ASIF
Oct 19, 2014 01:37pm
Shame for pakistan goverment and pemra.
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Qassim
Oct 19, 2014 01:39pm
What a joke!!!! The decision tells us that there is no freedom of speech & the right price of uttering the truth with rationality. The judiciary is trying to cover up its own shortcomings. Reality & truth always bites. Shame on our judiciary. Judiciary, rather putting its own house in order, is playing dirty game. It means that the roots of CH. Iftikhar are still very strong. DON't worry, the change is inevitable. Salute to Mubasher Lucman's bravery who single handedly uncovered all the corrupt stories against all odds that we wouldn't have known.
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Imran Shah
Oct 19, 2014 01:39pm
No body wants to listen 'khara sach' in this country, specially corrupt and characterless politicians and elites. Don't worry Mr. Mubashar Luqman, we all truth loving persons are with you.
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Qassim
Oct 19, 2014 01:40pm
@Safdar Try to reflect your self in the mirror. People like you wants to keep your eyes closed.
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dr rashid
Oct 19, 2014 01:40pm
RIP!! Freedom of expression & democracy!
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Tufail
Oct 19, 2014 01:46pm
This gentleman is extremely biassed, abusive and unethical. He should have been banned long ago.
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patriot
Oct 19, 2014 01:48pm
V good...he deserves even severe punishment than this...he is liar and hypocrite and I have never seen such liar in my entire life...
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RF
Oct 19, 2014 02:10pm
That's the price you pay on exposing corrupt people and looters of tax payers money (with documented proof). No, worries ML we will surely miss you but the question is for how long they can keep you away from us.
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abrar
Oct 19, 2014 02:11pm
There goes article 19
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shah
Oct 19, 2014 02:24pm
@shumayel i agree with you
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Ahmad
Oct 19, 2014 02:42pm
Under the guise of "freedom of expression," many bad deeds are done. Remember, time and again, religious sensitivities of Muslims have been badly hurt by Western radicals expressing their "freedom of expression." There is no such thing as absolute "freedom of expression." Every society draws its line somewhere. Lukman's Khara Sach spreads hate and stirs trouble. Pakistan will be better off w/o his program, it will not be missed.
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Ebrahim
Oct 19, 2014 02:43pm
This is democracy at its best. Last week in the reshuffle of Punjab Cabinet, Rana Mashood was removed from his post based on the Khara Such report on his activities and there are so many disclosures by Mubashir Luqman so the ultimate result ought to ban the program and Mubashir otherwise he will keep on bringing all such actions of Sharief family plus Cabinet ministers.Sharief brothers keep it up until you are thrown out again by peoples force this time.
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Ebrahim
Oct 19, 2014 02:44pm
@Safdar But still better than Sharief family.
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sumair
Oct 19, 2014 02:52pm
When geo tried to practice and preach freedom of speech it got banned,humiliated & condemned by masses but when ary and luqman gets the same treatment the very rights are contested. khula tazaaad
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Talha
Oct 19, 2014 02:53pm
@Kanwarch Just look at the number of likes you got and that makes one believe that Lucman did his shows with proofs and that people adore him for that. This would never have happened in a true democracy. There is no such thing as freedom of speech in this country. Democracy is a FARCE and those crying to protect the current democracy are the ones who would be the first ones to get kicked into prisons once and if true democracy comes.
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tinker bell
Oct 19, 2014 03:12pm
I give full credit to Lucman for providing eye opening evidence against the powerful time and again. This biased decision is no surprise to me. So much for freedom of speech in the so called democratic set up
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Babar
Oct 19, 2014 03:23pm
@Shahid Iqbal I fully endorse your comments.
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Mamid Meer
Oct 19, 2014 03:31pm
@sfoman: Correction: This is the price you pay in Pakistan for telling people the LIE about our politicians.
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Sayed Aftab Shah
Oct 19, 2014 03:38pm
An Anchor. biased so blatantly, should have been accounted for too earlier. But it is never too late, get him booked for a nasty job.
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Babar
Oct 19, 2014 04:01pm
@tinker bell If Lucman was brave and without any agenda, he would have exposed corruption in Defence purchases
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Aussie
Oct 19, 2014 04:11pm
These courts have done nothing about the corruption he has exposed. Shame on these judges
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Ray
Oct 19, 2014 04:27pm
Right or wrong, allow him freedom of speech. If there is any false in his staement, then challenge him, but what is done now is exactly what democratic governments should not be doing.
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Ray
Oct 19, 2014 04:27pm
Right or wrong, allow him freedom of speech. If there is any false in his staement, then challenge him, but what is done now is exactly what democratic governments should not be doing.
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Jawad U Rahman
Oct 19, 2014 04:31pm
@sid There is the small matter of him doing planted interviews and being corrupt. Those are the worst credentials for a journalist claiming to fight corruption and other evils in society.
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Raja Shahnawaz
Oct 19, 2014 04:40pm
I strongly believe that either PEMRA starts monitoring all programs of Tv channels or this organization should be dissolved as one cannot see its effectiveness. Mubashir Luckman was consistently violating the rules of PEMRA by using unethically language against elected representatives of Pakistan and former Chief Justice of Pakistan, tarnished the image of Pakistan worldwide, and the regulatory body remain mum,unable to take strict action against him. My questions to all to all journalists: Is there any ethic in journalism?, Is it really necessary to make this kind of language to get TRP?, can any person or Tv channel become media cell of any political party? Can any journalist use street language in live show?
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SYED ASIF
Oct 19, 2014 04:52pm
He done a good job for pakistan .Inshallah he will be back soon
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Rana Saifuddin
Oct 19, 2014 06:29pm
@rana1 that is what you think.
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GKBaloch
Oct 19, 2014 06:54pm
Man might be wrong , but curbing the freedom of speech is equally wrong.
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Syed Fazal Abbas
Oct 19, 2014 07:21pm
This is the price of truth.
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Farhan Qadri
Oct 19, 2014 08:36pm
I just don't understand how could you face Allah. Truly i just want to know if Nawaz of some people behind him who are creating all that trouble.
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freeed
Oct 19, 2014 10:12pm
Why not ban tv and internet altogether? problem solved, maybe leave PTV alone.
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khalid
Oct 20, 2014 03:17am
Terrible decision but expected as he was continuously exposing the truth behind these so called democratic rulers of Pakistan.
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Khurram
Oct 20, 2014 03:33am
I am glad to see the decision he did't perform duties of a Journalist even he doesn't know journalism how's it value.Great decision.
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khalil
Oct 20, 2014 07:20am
@Ali absolute Right
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Hassan Zaeem Aftab
Oct 20, 2014 08:11am
I think PEMRA has delayed. Its action, or may have submitted after out of fare of the courtt order Authority is Authority, If it delayed intentionally waiting for courts order then Pemra is responsible for delayed action and demaged done to the affecters After all Mubesher is not an angle How many enchors dare to do so
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Mike Kaz
Oct 20, 2014 08:52am
The best course of action would have been a trial in a court of law, not silencing the journalist's voice. Musharraf , a dictator created free media, the Democratic rulers are shutting up free speech. Sham democracy. Pakistan needs a democracy in which leaders are visionary, honest and patriotic,not incompetent, corrupt which they in fact are. Mubashar Luqkman has been exposing massive corruption of our ruling elite and therefore became a threat to the party in power and in opposition.
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Muhammad S Javed
Oct 20, 2014 10:00am
This is absolutely disgusting and unfair. I can see people here are criticizing him and saying rubbish about him. One question to all of his haters and people against them. Can you tell me why politicians are not answering to his accusations? They can deny it but can't prove it's wrong. Try to talk on the bases of facts and proofs.
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Asif Afzal
Oct 20, 2014 06:06pm
The only anchorperson who speaks with proof against corrupt politicians is banned. Well Done PEMRA
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ihsan ali
Oct 20, 2014 07:18pm
Good work
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ihsan ali
Oct 20, 2014 07:19pm
I like sir mubashir luqman.
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shahid ali
Oct 20, 2014 07:53pm
khra sach ,Hamesha karwa hota hai, Very very sad
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Syed
Oct 20, 2014 09:33pm
Personal Revenge of government. If MUBASAR is wrong than Bring him to justice.....but till now he is pefect
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Mazhar
Oct 22, 2014 12:05pm
Mubashir brother,don,t worry all pakistani people standing with u accept sharif,s spoon.i salute u because u r a honest person & always speak true.we all pray May Allah blessing of shower & long live
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Tahir
Oct 22, 2014 02:05pm
Never give in .... keep it up .... It happens..... So don't be sad.
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tinker bell
Oct 24, 2014 01:14am
Salute to ML. Shame on PEMRA. This ban is personal vendetta. He had exposed moral and financial corruption of a sitting judge not to mention documented evidence against ruling high and mighty
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tinker bell
Oct 24, 2014 01:14am
Salute to ML. Shame on PEMRA. This ban is personal vendetta. He had exposed moral and financial corruption of a sitting judge not to mention documented evidence against ruling high and mighty
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Makhdoom Mahammad Abrar
Oct 24, 2014 04:12am
If speaking truth on TV is crime. Than treat Mubashir Lucman as Umer Mukhtar ( lion of the desert) or as Joan of Arc - Shame on PEMRA . PAMRA has committed a crime against Pakistan and Islam.
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Fauzia
Oct 25, 2014 08:04pm
I wish PEMRA take his decision back because it was a programme that give our nation awareness and provide courage to speak truth ant to fight for their rights. It was a milestone for nation building. MUBASHER is a great hero of our electronic media. yes he is biased because he shows his nation facts and truth. he has sympathy and best wishes for nation.
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