Court rejects Shahid Masood's plea for pre-arrest bail in PTV corruption case
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A special court of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday rejected an application for pre-arrest bail filed by Dr Shahid Masood in a case regarding his alleged involvement in the embezzlement of Rs38 million from state-run broadcaster Pakistan Television (PTV).
However, the former chairman of PTV had disappeared from court premises before he could be taken into custody.
According to the prosecution, Dr Masood had signed an agreement with a fake company to negotiate with the Pakistan Cricket Board for grant of rights to the PTV for coverage of cricket matches played in Pakistan. Because of the agreement, the PTV had to face heavy losses.
The Islamabad District Court had in June issued non-bailable warrants for Dr Masood's arrest following a request made by the FIA. He had subsequently appeared before the court and obtained interim bail.
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However, Special Judge Central Kamran Basharat Mufti on Thursday rejected the anchorperson's application for confirmation of interim pre-arrest bail.
The judge instead directed the authorities to arrest Dr Masood and present him before the court.
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Oct 25, 2018 05:25pm
I thought he earned lot of respect by exposing the looters and corruption,plus he was very close with PTI and IK as well.How come journalist of such repute can be part of this exercise??Really Shocking.....
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Oct 25, 2018 05:30pm
This guy deserves what he is getting. Waiting for Amir Liqauat to be locked up.
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Oct 25, 2018 05:39pm
Check out Dr. Shahid's tall claims and lies in his show!
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Oct 25, 2018 05:40pm
All pro PTI anchors are like that!
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Oct 25, 2018 05:51pm
@Sincere Pakistani because in Pakistan IK or PTI don’t have the whole system under their control. There are a lot of corrupt people who is always exposing and they all have friends in every aspect of the state. This struggle will take years if not decades.
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Oct 25, 2018 05:59pm
A person who darely exposes corruptions of the ruling class and powerful ultimately faces such types of action to divert attention.He is facing corruption charges of Rs 38 millions and VIP class proved charges of more than 1000 times now standing in shape of loans of Rs 28,000,000,000,000.
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Oct 25, 2018 06:00pm
First solve the important cases fully and finally which have been running around since years.
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Oct 25, 2018 06:02pm
We hear such news on the daily basis. Next day they are home. Bail before arrest should be abolished from Pakistan. However, I’m sure he will be out on bail of 5 lakhs or so.
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Oct 25, 2018 06:03pm
@Sincere Pakistani, No matter how close he is to PTI & Imran Khan, the law will take it's course. This is not the PML(N) or the PPP government where being close to someone will save you from punishment. NO sir, not anymore. If he is guilty he should be punished.
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Oct 25, 2018 06:04pm
@Mann, Hamid Mir is the one I am waiting for.
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Oct 25, 2018 06:11pm
Now you see it. Talking too much without thinking its consequences can get you in trouble. Time review what you said, if anything wrong, apologize for it, promise to be a good boy in future and hope for the best.
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Oct 25, 2018 06:18pm
Never liked his presentations. Sixth sense was telling me he is a Fake. So here it is today.
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Oct 25, 2018 06:27pm
How shameless this guy is? Why and how TV channel offer him to conduct programs? He lie throughout during Zainab murder investigation case, he misguided whole nation about fake account of murderer.
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Oct 25, 2018 06:28pm
Ppl are after him because he is honest
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Oct 25, 2018 06:29pm
I have yet to see closure to mega corruption cases
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Oct 25, 2018 06:34pm
@Mann me too!
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Oct 25, 2018 06:42pm
Every sector has its good and bad. Most doctors are very good, but then an increasing number are crooks and violent. So it is with journalists. Most of them are very decent and clean. But then an increasing number are crooks. In politics most are crooks out to make money. A few actually do believe in higher principles. But then in a country where even a peon charges for letting you into an office, this is to be expected.
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Oct 25, 2018 06:54pm
Yes he will face the consequences of his mission against the big alligators. We should remind ourselves that most of the be govt officials are still filled with the well wishers of previous government people. Dr sahib is specially at fault by exposing the great games by external powers.
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Oct 25, 2018 06:58pm
@M.Mudassir Siddiqui his zainab case lies prove he is a liar, Or, dont you read the news?
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Oct 25, 2018 06:59pm
he is one of the honest and brave journalists but does not mean that he is above law. after investigation if its proven than make him pay or vice versa.
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Oct 25, 2018 07:01pm
in Zainab case he step back because in deep interests of Pakistan see Haqeeqat TV on youtube. we must recognize our hero's and obviously our media is strongly against him because he expose information about their corruption as well.
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Oct 25, 2018 07:02pm
salute you sir for your scarification for this country.
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Oct 25, 2018 07:04pm
@Khan coming soon be patient dear!!
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Oct 25, 2018 07:07pm
He will apply for bail in higher court, that’s why he leave. As regards the case let the court decide finally.
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Oct 25, 2018 07:12pm
@M.Mudassir Siddiqui not only PPP but PMLN is also after him...Just wait and see...
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Oct 25, 2018 07:16pm
@Anti_Corruption_World what about the pro looters pmln and ppp anchors are like? Cannot imagine
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Oct 25, 2018 07:28pm
This reminds me what happened to Aamir Liaquat's case? Conartist Aamir Liaquat should have been behind bars long long time ago.
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Oct 25, 2018 07:29pm
Greatest conspiracy theorist of this century. He neither knows anything about medical science nor about journalism. He should be banned for life.
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Oct 25, 2018 07:30pm
@M1 Jamal
"A person who darely exposes corruptions of the ruling class and powerful ultimately faces such types of action to divert attention."
There's a difference between exposing corrupt persons and making foolish claims to millions of viewers on a talk show without any evidence whatsoever. This man has made a career out of lying and whipping up fear. He insists on beginning his show with some poor woman speaking for about ten seconds, and then he spends half an hour talking back at her non-stop while she is only allowed to nod her head in agreement. He is an imbecile and I hope he never comes on TV again.
And in case you're wondering, I vote PTI.
Hasan
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Oct 25, 2018 07:42pm
Once he was being lifted to the sky for being the first ever media person to have interviewed the former chief of the CIA. Now being rounded up for embezzlement of Government funds. What a climax!
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Oct 25, 2018 07:45pm
...and he used to preach values and norms on one TV channel.
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Oct 25, 2018 07:48pm
@azam khan Then how was able to escape from Court? Does it not mean Law and Order Teams help him to escape..
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Oct 25, 2018 07:48pm
How he lies and making fool innocent viewers, just one example: I saw a 2 minutes clips of his program right after Jamal Khasoggi's murder. At that time he claimed that murder audio clip is with CIA and the fiancee is Jamal's wife. Wall Street Journal , Newyork Times and WPO, reputed newspaper never claimed even Trump and Pompeo about audio clip. Recall his Zainab claim which had exposed his lies.There are a lot but he is a pathological lier and trying to mimmick as #1 in journalism industry and having good enough inside informations. In reality that is not the case.
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Oct 25, 2018 08:03pm
Well deserved.
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Oct 25, 2018 08:06pm
He signs a fake agreement and allegedly earned 38 million with multiple partners ( as it could not be possible all alone) the divisible pool must be barely 80 lac to one crore. By holding key position he could have earned fortune that does not look like any way best of luck.
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Oct 25, 2018 08:28pm
What is going on in pakistan. Is there anyone left who we could trust.
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Oct 25, 2018 08:29pm
Very well done. there are scores like him in the Pakistani main stream. All have looted the innocent people.
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Oct 25, 2018 08:29pm
For the past 30 years, Pakistan had an extreme culture of dishonesty and corruption. It will not be surprising any of these known people when are brought into accountability process will come out tarnished.
NAB has to be strong and exert its right to question and audit anyone in Pakistan. Bottom line, corruption has to be eradicated before Pakistan can progress.
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Oct 25, 2018 08:49pm
Nine more to go. Saleem Safi, Khan Zadeh Aurangzeb, Chowdhry some one, And some more. Clean the media.
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Oct 25, 2018 08:51pm
The higher you go, the longer you fall.
From endless speeches to being speechless!
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Oct 25, 2018 08:53pm
@Sincere Pakistani .........GREED
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Oct 25, 2018 08:59pm
I want to see all corrupt people inside jail and their property confiscated.
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Oct 25, 2018 09:08pm
Dr. Masood is total fraud.
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Oct 25, 2018 09:11pm
Hypocrisy 101: The one talking about corruption is corrupt himself.
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Oct 25, 2018 09:27pm
Shocking! But truly mighty plunderers have a magic formula to get themselves treated like royalty by the judiciary and the plunderers start roaming around free and proud. Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Safdar and Asif Khawaja are the latest few examples.
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Oct 25, 2018 10:02pm
It was about time that the anti-corruption drive extended to the fourth pillar.
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Oct 25, 2018 10:17pm
We all knew that he has a great comedy show on TV but never knew he is involved in cheating.
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Oct 25, 2018 10:33pm
35 puncture
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Oct 25, 2018 10:38pm
He has already lost all his credibility when he was summoned by CJP a few months ago for false reporting.
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Oct 25, 2018 10:57pm
It’s possible that the fake company duped Dr. Shahid to sign the agreement , fake companies fool people all the time , watch out for those fake companies , it’s big business these days.
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Oct 25, 2018 11:08pm
People think liars are truthful and truthful like Dr. Shahid Masood are liars. Is the Judgement Day prophecy coming true? I hope Dr. SM keeps on exposing the Corrupt Mafia for the benefit of the Country.
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Oct 25, 2018 11:10pm
Dr. Shahid Masood is being punished for boldly exposing the well entrenched mafia
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Oct 25, 2018 11:11pm
He should be given exemplary punishment. He is a black mailer
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Oct 25, 2018 11:39pm
@Sincere Pakistani Anything & everything is possible in our land of pure. This so called outspoken, making money by telling unsubstantiated stories on TV, was long due for accountability. When you look around & dig, many more hypocrites will surface and one would get flabbergasted to understand the extent of deceit and lies perpetuated by these advocates of virtue and goodness day in day out. Time is running out for this one to be followed by others because the nation faced with monumental financial issues has started looking introverted and trying to figure out causes of their miseries and deprivation which wrongfully considered as bestowed by the Divine. To get out of this uncompromising situation the nation has to remain focused because this is a Hydra- eight headed evil, you cut one head and the other starts functioning. One can hope that through our endeavor duly supported by honest rulers we will prevail, to provide better living & prospering environments to the coming generation
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Oct 26, 2018 12:03am
@naji Zainab case information is somewhat credible because I know for sure there is a lot of heinous criminals on dark web and they sell this material there to perverted elites. So it is possible, then again let the rule of law do the job. Problem with most people is that they pass judgement before the official judgments. Please exercise some patience. Thanks.
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Oct 26, 2018 12:11am
Soon IK will also have cases once hes out of power....
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Oct 26, 2018 12:38am
Lies and stories because he is exposing corruption.
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Oct 26, 2018 02:05am
@Waleed Khokhar
but it was proven in court that he was lying. so rule of the law did it work. now some people trying to hide that in cover. this is also a problem with the people.
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Oct 26, 2018 03:18am
I like dr shahid because he is unique. His analysis is unique. His has little twisted mind, may be bipolar - alysis a mix of truth and falasy, thrill and suspense. I love dr sahib Masood. Please continue your program even you are behind bar. I will watch your program.
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Oct 26, 2018 03:23am
@Dr Saima Ahsan Sorry but most of the TV anchors are crooks of the highest degree.
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Oct 26, 2018 04:14am
DR Shahid expect to see more hardship due to your work as an anchor. Penalty you pay for locking your horns with mafia. InshAllah you will be ok and will come out stronger!
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Oct 26, 2018 04:30am
After Zainab case I waited for him to provide proof. He not only failed but begged for mercy. He lost my respect on that day. Stopped wasting my time. Never watched his show after that day.
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Oct 26, 2018 05:17am
Shahid Masood is not an “anchorperson” but a programme host, as he hosts his own show alone. An “anchor” manages a show with multiple hosts presenting different segments.
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Oct 26, 2018 05:53am
This guy needs to be locked up for a long time.
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Oct 26, 2018 06:07am
This guy belongs behind bars.
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Oct 26, 2018 06:43am
@Harmony-2© all his claims are proving to be truth sooner or later...so at least have some decency and say the truth...dont be like pml n..
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Oct 26, 2018 06:46am
He can't be arrested as long as the aliens have his back.
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Oct 26, 2018 07:12am
@M1 Jamal .Plz read again it’s not corruption charges. It’s so called involvement in embezzlement accusations. Dr Shahid Masood is a respectable person, hence he leave the court, and preparing for bail from higher court. Remember accuse is innocent unless proven guilty. Let the law complete it’s course.
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Oct 26, 2018 07:38am
SO, why was he not arrested? Now he is an absconder. Strange system!
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Oct 26, 2018 07:38am
"Sadiq & Ameen" anchorperson, journalist...
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Oct 26, 2018 07:49am
@azam khan Bhai relax this case or its proceedings has nothing to do with PTI government its an old case and its proceedings are taking place regularly since last 1 year
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Oct 26, 2018 08:02am
I fail to understand why his involvement in the embezzlement of RS.38/-million from State run broadcaster Pakistan Television(PTV) was high lighted after a long time. It appears there is malafide and ulterior motives of ., vested interests of attacking the integrity of Shahid Masood as his program is watched all over the world (Texas) .
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Oct 26, 2018 08:14am
Mega corruption cases to follow soon. I want to see Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur, Dr Asim, Sharjeel Memon in jail as soon as possible and they must be asked to pay hefty amount for their involvement in corruption.
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Oct 26, 2018 08:16am
if he is evading arrest, cease all his properties, put his name on the ECL, and declare him an absconder.
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Oct 26, 2018 10:51am
One of the Most Honest and learned Journalist among the whole lot of anchors
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Oct 26, 2018 11:15am
@Sincere Pakistani i believe dr shahid masood will prove innocent when the case proceed further inshallah. Any way case should be incestigated fairly.
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Oct 26, 2018 11:53am
After exposing the corrupt Mafia for so many years and actually causing damage to their repute, one can expect such retribution. I am surprised they have not gotten him killed.
Inshallah truth will prevail.
Why do they want to arrest him, he has been appearing before the court.
They just want to try to humiliate him also and discredit his reputation.
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Oct 27, 2018 03:16pm
His efforts for main stream media, and fighting and exposing the corruption is unquestionable
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