ISLAMABAD, June 10 (SANA): Shohada Foundation Pakistan (SFP) has moved Islamabad High Court (IHC) against on going malicious program against higher judiciary on a private TV channel (ARY).
The petitioner said in petition that some anchors particularly Luqman are conducting such programs which are prejudicial to the integrity, honour, respect and independence of the Superior judiciary.
Mubashir Luqman on the ARY TV channel continuing extending the campaign against the former Chief Justice (R) Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and judges of Supreme Court particularly Mr. justice Jawad S. Khawaja in a clandestine manner, petition says.
The spokesperson of SFP Ihtasham Ahmad has filed petition in IHC through Tariq Asad Advocate and has made party to Ministry of Information, Ministry of Interior, Chairman PEMRA, Ammad Khalid care of Geo TV Channel, Mubashir Luqman Anchor ARY TV Channel.
The petitioner has requested the corti to restrain Mubashar Luqman from conducting contemptuous programs against Superior judiciary and Judges of the superior courts.
It says that the Luqman has crossed all the ethical limits of journalism and conducts contemptuous and defamatory programs wickedly against the learned Judges of the Supreme Court targeting in name different Hon. judges by name e.g. Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and Jawad S, Khawaja. Justice Jawad S. Khawaja whose integrity has always been above board, is such an independent, righteous and God fearing judge on whom nobody had ever raised any nasty finger.
But Mubashr Luqman has been ridiculing in a way which is termed in our society ‘like meerasi’, petition says adding that he really conducts his programs unlike a journalist, but like a so called meerasi manner against judges or the noble people who had achieved respect and professional recognition sinse their ancestors.
Petition says that PEMRA may be directed to produce before this Hon. Court the recorded programs on CDs titled ‘Khara Such’ conducted by him on May 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 2014 and some other dates thereafter upto May 31, 2014.
The petitioner has prayed to call for the CDs mentioned above and Mubashr Luqman be dealt with in accordance with law and be restrained from conducting programs being in excess of his right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription