Geo News restored to its original position in Karachi

KARACHI: Geo News was restored on Sunday to its previous position in almost all the areas of Karachi, while officials of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) said the channel had been placed back to its position of July 27 upon the authority’s directives, reported Geo News on Sunday.

The transmission of Geo News were disrupted on July 28 and the channel was put on last numbers on the local cable network making it inaccessible for the people in many areas.

The move prompted journalist fraternity, lawyers' bodies, civil society and human rights groups to protest against curbs on media. A large number of masses from all walks of life participated in Saturday's demonstrations held across the country.

The cable operators, however, on Sunday restored the channel to its earlier position. "Geo News thanks journalist bodies, lawyers, politicians and rights groups for standing by it in another phase of struggle for the freedom of press. The channel also expresses gratitude to doctors, politicians and the commoners who supported it in this campaign," said the spokesman, adding, that we also thank the cable operators who restored it to its original position.

"We resolve to keep providing the people with news and analyses relating to the affairs and issues concerning them," said the spokesperson. "We stand by our commitment to the integrity of Pakistan, its federation and the democracy," he added.