Geo News issues clarification and apology over 10th Muharram documentary 'Safar-e-Ishq'
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- In a statement, the broadcaster said the programme had depicted certain rituals practised by a limited number of people in Iraq and some other Middle Eastern countries.
- Geo News said the material was neither produced by the channel nor aired with any deliberate intent or objective.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Geo News issues clarification and apology over 10th Muharram documentary 'Safar-e-Ishq' Broadcaster says that clarifications and an apology had been aired before the public reaction emerged By Web Desk | Published June 28, 2026
Make us preferred on Google This image shows logo of Geo News. — Geo NewsGeo News has acknowledged an editorial error regarding content aired during its 10th Muharram transmission, "Safar-e-Ishq", saying the footage neither reflected its editorial stance nor its policy of respecting the widely accepted beliefs and religious sensitivities of the Muslim Ummah.
In a statement, the broadcaster said the programme had depicted certain rituals practised by a limited number of people in Iraq and some other Middle Eastern countries. It clarified that the footage merely portrayed local customs and was never intended to represent, endorse, or promote any broader religious viewpoint.