Pakistan television channel pulled up for airing Asha Bhosle tribute in ‘wilful defiance of Supreme Court judgment’

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Pakistan's media regulator PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to Geo News for airing a tribute to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, claiming it violates the Supreme Court's ban on Indian content. The channel's managing director argued that celebrating iconic artists after their death is customary and that art transcends borders. PEMRA summoned the channel's CEO and demanded written explanation within fourteen days. The action divided Pakistani social media opinion.

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