Pakistan seeks apology from radical TV host over hate speech
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pakistan's media watchdog has imposed a fine and sought an on-air and written apology from a radical Islamic preacher-turned TV host for accusing five bloggers and human right activists of committing blasphemy in his show in January.
In a statement, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, or PEMRA, said Amir Liaquat was found guilty of making a hate speech against the five activists.
Liaqat works at the country's BOL television and PEMRA wants him to seek an apology from all the bloggers until March 31 to avoid a ban. The five men briefly went missing in January amid allegations some of them were linked to the sharing of content against Islam and the Pakistan military.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}However, Pakistan says it is still investigating the matter with help from Facebook and Twitter.