Media reports say that authorities in Dubai has ordered GEO TV to wind up its operations in Dubai. The GEO TV told media that the authorities did not give any reason for closure order. But GEO TV said that their operations were shut down by Dubai authorities at the behest of Pakistan government.
Kamran Khan.a senior journalist from Geo news channel, said that Dubai government succumbed to pressure because they feared that UAE companies , which have made huge investment in Pakistan would be target if they did not comply with their request.
When the media contacted Amina Rustamani, head of Dubai's media watchdog, about the closure, she failed to explain why they were ordered to close their transmission.
GEO TV has been operating from Dubai Media City, a free zone where scores of regional and international news organizations are based.
Shahid Masood, Group Executive Director of Dubai-based GEO TV told media that they were holding talks with the Dubai authorities about the resumption of their transmission.
Dubai authorities should realize that their action has sent send wrong signal to other companies based in Dubai Media City.
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November, 18, 2007 1:40 PM