Arrest warrants issued for anchorperson Mubashir Luqman

The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Published January 18, 2020

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. — Mubashir Luqman Twitter/File

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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anwarsher

Jan 18, 2020 09:34am

What about Fawad behavior? When will the Court issue order to lock him down?

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

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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Bts

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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G.man

Jan 18, 2020 10:25am

Very good news.

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tarik

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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Mani

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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Khadim

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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Reality Bites

Jan 18, 2020 11:13am

He was slapped which is physical assault and now an arrest warrant.

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

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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NKAli

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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Parvez

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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Kamran

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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Asif

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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Hammad

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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rafiq

Jan 18, 2020 02:50pm

@Hammad, Good point. It starts from schools , colleges and homes.

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Fahim

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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Zak

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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Lou

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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Fragile State

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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AbdulMajid Khan

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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Faizan Ahmed

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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Khurram

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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Aamir Lucky

Jan 18, 2020 09:23pm

Good news. Put him behind bars!

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Jay

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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Bikram Singh Thappa

Jan 18, 2020 10:32pm

I cannot imagine an anchorperson owning an aircraft in India.

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aisha

Jan 18, 2020 11:21pm

Mubashir a hero.

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M. Siddique

Jan 19, 2020 12:24am

@anwarsher, Is Fawad's case in the same court?