Breaking: Case registered against CEO ARY NEWS under Anti-Terrorism Act

[Jzaib]

ganjas victimization ...

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

I strongly condemn this act and i am against any ban on Freedom of expression. If you don't like channel, then turn it off... You have remote control in your hand... But the problem is that you people always like propaganda news.
If you don't like Geo, Ary, then still you have other options. But Ban on Freedom of Expression is unacceptable............

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

Self Deleted!!
Duplicate post!!

 

[Amaa'n]

Very well said,balixd also let me add one more point to you that how GEO media gave false impression to media when Mr.Musharraf imposed emergency,you should have seen that,they were creating false propaganda by threatening public indirectly,I remember some of the statements they were giving:

"Emergency is imposed,your accounts maybe freeze"


Do you know that what was the result of this propaganda?Immediately our stock exchange points were fallen,our currency value was effected,our economical infrastructure was damaged just because of such pathetic masala approach to earn viewership and ratings.
In fact media is one of the most important sector of our country,can be used as a tool to destabilize our regime or to develop pressure about specific issue,for example:Wukla Tehreek was promoted and highlighted just because of this so called Sach ki talash media.

Media must be controlled my dear,must be,if PEMRA takes following steps then we can stop media to become tool for terrorists:

Solution:
Channels must be issued a notice,according to which they must be warned,if they crossed their limits from given points,then they will be arrested,trialed,banned.The points will be as follows:

-Media should apply neutral policy while representing analysis.
-Media should not be allowed to show videos such as Destruction of Ziarat residency.
-Media should show news with reference to authentic sources only.
-The government of Pakistan has right to ban such channels who will promote one-sided,negative,anti-army content or any content which is against Pakistani interest.
-Channels are not allowed to favor any single party,ministers.
-Such journalists must be rewarded who will show proves or special reports about lapses and corruption within civil regime and ministry.


Best Regards
Slav Defence

rightly said, they do all this crap just gain TRP, higher ratings, what they lack is the true form of Journalism. The worst part is PEMRA has failed to take any action, infact PEMRA had to backtrack from its own statement against hamid Mir......

Every news channel in the world does that, and create hype, they will go to extremes to cover such stories, but it is duty of Govt to put them on leash, Strict check & balance has to be played by the Govt.

Wajhat Khan was making a documentary We are Soliders on Pakistan Armed forces, he had to dropp the programm in the middle as he broke the code of ethics.....he was not allowed to film furhter.....

 

[BATMAN]

GEO TV is behind this, because ARY was criticizing it for not paying taxes.

 

[Amaa'n]

I strongly condemn this act and i am against any ban on Freedom of expression. If you don't like channel, then turn it off... You have remote control in your hand... But the problem is that you people always like propaganda news.
If you don't like Geo, Ary, then still you have other options. But Ban on Freedom of Expression is unacceptable............

you need to read above posts sir, it is not about what I should watch, because i can turn the tv off and put on a movie, but that will not solve the problem, because the whole world is going to see the drama being played on the news channels, its about the impact on our economy, its about scaring the investors

 

[Last Hope]

Media under fire? I love that! But for the wrong reason. If they show this as 'Naraz Baloch' or in anyway that promotes the BLA, then I agree with the case, otherwise not.

 

[Slav Defence]

you need to read above posts sir, it is not about what I should watch, because i can turn the tv off and put on a movie, but that will not solve the problem, because the whole world is going to see the drama being played on the news channels, its about the impact on our economy, its about scaring the investors

Do you know that although I do not agree with various strategies of current regime,yet still it would be unfair if will not appreciate this step taken by officials.This should have done long a go.


Best Regards
Slav Defence

 

[k_arura]

You are right, they are Indian agents - BTW are you scared of naming Mossad, CIA, KGB and KHAD? - and traitors. For telling the TRUTH about Pakistan!

 

[Slav Defence]

Media under fire? I love that! But for the wrong reason. If they show this as 'Naraz Baloch' or in anyway that promotes the BLA, then I agree with the case, otherwise not.

Naraz Baloch?sadly,our media has done more then that,they were responsible of promotion of Wukla tehreek,destabilizing our economy as I have mentioned in my previous post,and create a lot of problems for army in future if not controlled,I will post detailed report on counter-terrorism policy,in which I will Inshallah give detailed analysis.

 

[HRK]

Balochistan Govt has filed an FIR against Ownner, CEO and Bureau Cheif for showing BLA attack at Jinnah Residence video. The case has been filed under Anti Terrorism act and Govt is trying to suspend ARY Channels in country as a result.

Source: ARY NEWS reporting live right now.

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HCJP TAKES SUO MOTU NOTICE ON ARY NEWS CHANNEL PROGRAM "AB TAK"

Dated: 14-August-2013

The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan has taken notice of the ARY News Channel program “Ab Tak” hosted by Ms Sadaf Abdul Jabbar telecast on 13.08.2013 on a note of the Registrar. In the said program video of attack on the Ziarat Residency was shown. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan has directed for hearing of the above matter on 15.08.2013 at Branch Registry Quetta along with Constitution Petition No. 77/2010. The note of the Registrar is reproduced below:-

“As per HCJ direction, the Chairman, PEMRA was asked to provide us a CD/DVD, together with transcript, of the Programme/Talk Show titled ‘shown on the ARY News TV Channel on 13.8.2013. The Anchor Ms Sadaf Abdul Jabbar conducted the show with Zahid Hamid and Raza Roomi as discussants. The Programme starts with a visual disclaimer as under:

“Disclaimer
Its our responsibility not to present opinion as facts. As long as distinction between fact and opinion is clear. As part of ARY philosophy we bring diverse opinions to enrich and empower our viewers. This program may contains opinions of host and guest which do not necessarily reflect that of the organization. For more information and give feedback visit our website: www.arynews.tv”

The Anchor starts the Programme by saying that she is showing selected visuals of the video hosted on the Internet and that she has withheld some parts of the video, which are not fit to view by the general public. The video reveals that contrary to the claims made by the security agencies that the Ziarat Residency wherein Quaid-e-Azam spent his last days was attacked by the terrorists with rockets fired/bombs, etc, whereas an actual fact it was exploded from within as the terrorists/militants were carrying gas cylinders. She states that the militants entered the venue after killing the two guards on duty and carried out the operation. There were about 5 – 6 militants involved who were wearing masks on their faces, equipped with the latest weapons/bombs, having gas cylinders in their hands. They started breaking the frames of photographs and then collected the photographs and other articles in one place, sprayed petrol over it and put it on fire. The militants are also shown lowering the national flag and tearing the same and raising instead the flag of Balochistan Libration Army (BLA). Thereafter, a massive blast occurred and the Residency caught fire/collapsed. In the background of the video, it is shown that the same has been made by the BLA.

2. After showing these visuals, she invited comments from Zahid Hamid who blames the increasing incidents of militancy/violence on the political leadership for being ineffective and the Judiciary for failing to convict the accused persons involved in heinous incidents of violence/militancy. Raza Roomi also gives his comments but these were limited to the current situation on boarder with India . He argues for handling the situation in a manner to resolve the Kashmir dispute and achieve other objectives through peaceful means.

3. Obviously, as acknowledged by the Anchor, only selected parts of the video were shown giving gory details of the sacrilegious attack on the national monument known as Quaid-e-Azam Residency and the profane acts of burning the photographs/national flag etc. No doubt, for an ordinary viewer, the narrations of events/video clips are fairly disturbing. The Programme must have hurt the feelings/sentiments of the people who watched it. Showing such material seems to be infringement of the provisions of the Constitution/Law. Article 5 of the Constitution states as under:

“(1) Loyalty to the State is the basic duty of every citizen.
(2) Obedience to the Constitution and law is the inviolable obligation of every citizen wherever he may be and of every other person for the time being within Pakistan .”

4. On the other hand Article 19A of the Constitution provides that:

“Every citizen shall have the right to have access to information in all matters of public importance subject to regulation and reasonable restrictions imposed by law.“

5. Similarly, Article 19 of the Constitution provides that:

“Every citizen shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression, and there shall be freedom of the press, subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of the glory of Islam or the integrity, security or defence of Pakistan or any part thereof, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, commission of or incitement to an offence.”

6. Undoubtedly, the right to freedom of expression and freedom of the press are qualified subject to law and other requirements. Various laws qualify the freedom of expression. However, the PEMRA Rules 2009 made under Section 39 of the PEMRA Ordinance 2002 and the Code of Conduct for Media Broadcasters or Cable TV Operators Programmes made under said rules states that no programme shall be aired which:

“1(e) is likely to encourage and incite violence or contains anything against maintenance of law and order or which promotes anti-national or anti-state attitudes;

1(j) brings into contempt Pakistan or its people or tends to undermine its integrity or solidarity as an independent and sovereign country;

1(n) anything which tends to glorify crime or criminals;“


7. Furthermore, Section 11-W of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 also puts restrictions on dissemination of objectionable material and the same is made punishable offence.


8. It may be noted that the Supreme Court passed an order in Constitution Petition No. 77/2010 (President Balochistan High Court Bar Association v. Federation of Pakistan and others) reported as 2012 SCMR 1958, wherein reliance is also placed on Section 11-W of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 and relevant portion thereof is reproduced as under:

“…49(12). Mr. S.M.Zafar, learned counsel appearing for the FC had placed on record sufficient material, perusal whereof suggests that whenever there is any incident of killing innocent persons both uniformed and civilian, the newspapers come forward to issue publication regarding the responsibility be different organizations which increases a sense of insecurity among the people of Balochistan. Such publication is contrary to the provisions of section 11-W of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 which reads as under:

“Printing, publishing, or disseminating any material to incite hatred or giving projection to any person convicted for a terrorist act or any proscribed organization or an organization placed under observation or anyone concerned in terrorism.— (1) A person commits an offence if he prints, publishes or disseminates any material, whether by audio or video-cassettes or by written, photographic, electronic, digital, wall-chalking or any other method which incites religious, sectarian or ethnic hatred or gives projection to any person convicted for a terrorist act, or any person or organization concerned in terrorism or proscribed organization or an organization placed under observation:

Provided that a factual news report, made in good faith, shall not be construed to mean “projection” for the purposes of this section.”

49(13). We are told that in this behalf restraint order has also been passed by the High Court of Balochistan, therefore, we confirm the order which has been passed by the High Court of Balochistan that in future the above provision of law shall be followed strictly both by the electronic and print media….”

9. From the above, it is obvious that the ARY News Channel has telecast a video, which gives gory details depicting acts of sacrilege /profanity and unnecessary attempting to sensationalize the incident taken place two months before. The HCJ may therefore consider taking up this issue on 15.08.2013 in the Constitution Petition No.77/2010.”

On perusal of the above note of the Registrar the Hon’ble Chief Justice has passed the following order:-


“Instant note may be treated as CMA. Notice to Attorney General and Advocate General Balochistan be issued. Similarly, notice be issued to C.E.O of ARY through expeditious mode of service for 15.08.2013 to appear and explain as to why proceedings in accordance with the Constitution and law may not be ordered against ARY in the national and public interest.

Notice be also issued to Chairman PEMRA to appear in person and explain as to what action is called for in view of the above facts and circumstances, under the law.”

source :HCJP TAKES SUO MOTU NOTICE ON ARY NEWS CHANNEL PROGRAM "AB TAK"

therefore my dear I believe ARY news is just selling its Brand through a very calculated marketing strategy..... it is nothing more than a "storm in a teacup".......unfortunately ARY has violated many existing laws so in the end they have to ask pardon.....with the plea that ARY had no intention to play with the feelings of general public.....or to violate the constitutional article 5......apex court has already given them way out this situation......

 

[ssethii]

There is a line between 'Freedom of expression' and 'National interest' and our media groups are crossing every now and then in hunger for international exposure no matter they are friends or foes.

Generalist like Ansar Abbasi are sidelined not because they are not good but just because they are hurdle in their goals.

 

[Luftwaffe]

@Slav Defence, I might agree media should be put on leash but at the same time I do see it unfair GEO gets away all the time there are cases against GEO and certain channels CJ/Government [previous/current] are not interested. We know how GEO played dirty in May Elections 2013 but got away with it.

Also noon league is known to persecute/supress musicians/new channels/media.

Governments can't protect people and important sights and take action on who farted, I don't see it wrong if Quaid's home is shown to have been burnt by terrorists every Pakistani should see it so that they've hate for terrorist elements this would help.

If media is to be controlled properly then a proper bill should be prepared sent to media/judiciary and known to the public and a online poll should take place and debated in parliament and perhaps then bill passed into law is agreeable. BBC has come under scrutiny so who is little media in Pakistan to complain [aside from this particular case]

There is a problem with our media even if someone loses purse media would post it as breaking news this should be stopped/controlled as all sorts of local little negative news should be stopped and not telecast because truly if you ask me this sends negative message across south asia and globally.

 

[Slav Defence]

@Slav Defence, I might agree media should be put on leash but at the same time I do see it unfair GEO gets away all the time there are cases against GEO and certain channels CJ/Government [previous/current] are not interested. We know how GEO played dirty in May Elections 2013 but got away with it.

Also noon league is known to persecute/supress musicians/new channels/media.

Governments can't protect people and important sights and take action on who farted, I don't see it wrong if Quaid's home is shown to have been burnt by terrorists every Pakistani should see it so that they've hate for terrorist elements this would help.

If media is to be controlled properly then a proper bill should be prepared sent to media/judiciary and known to the public and a online poll should take place and debated in parliament and perhaps then bill passed into law is agreeable. BBC has come under scrutiny so who is little media in Pakistan to complain [aside from this particular case]

There is a problem with our media even if someone loses purse media would post it as breaking news this should be stopped/controlled as all sorts of local little negative news should be stopped and not telecast because truly if you ask me this sends negative message across south asia and globally.

Exactly this is what I said,we must create and issue proper notice as I have noticed earlier.
But Luftwaffe,we must also analyse that why we should not show the Quiad's Ziarat's residency into ashes?
The reason is that such videos will increase frustration and wave of aggression in our public,and trust me they will not support government,instead they will burn their own homes and shops and create a state of anarchy and blame government and army responsible for everything,as destroying BLA etc is a slow process and proper planning is required,but we will not be able to explain this to our public.
Thus such provocative video will increase pressure on our security sectors who are already burdened and our properties will be harmed.

Best Regards,
Slav Defence

 

[MuZammiL Dr. s[1]n]

Gud job now these traitor indian agent news channels LIKE GEO ARY ND ABTAK shud b banned in pakistan forever they spread missinformation nd dissinformation against PAKISTAN nd they r waging psycological warfare against pakistan GUD JOB. thanks

yes , brother ; so true ...