Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) slapped the ban on anchorperson Amir Liaquat (Hussain) on the complaint of human rights activist Jibran Nasir.
"Amir Liaquat (Hussain) and his programme have been banned with immediate effect for preaching hate," PEMRA said in a notification.
The anchorman hosts a Bol TV show 'Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga' and criticised Nisar for allegedly having links with missing persons who disappeared between January 4-8 without any clue so far.
"Aamir Liaquat, the host of the programme named 'Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga' shall not host any programme or appear in any manner, including but not limited to, as a guest, analyst, reporter, actor, in audio, video beeper, promo/advertisement on BOL NEWS," according to the notification.
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The anchorman became famous while first hosting a religious programme for Geo TV and then for marathon transmissions in the holy month of Ramadan for many years.
PEMRA is quite active in taking punitive actions against TV channels and anchors for violating the code of conduct which outlaws any kind of hate speech.
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