They actually backed down and admitted the rhetoric on that broadcast was totally out of line. I really did not think this would happen when we started but here we are and honestly it feels surreal to see them finally stop pointing fingers at neighbors instead of the actual criminals. …
November 11, 2013
Attempt to Divert Attention Away From the Root Cause of Terrorism - Verbal Attack on the Islamic Rebuplic of Iran
Final supporters
Whilst we appreciate the Pakistani government's attempts to eradicate terrorism, in these desperate conditions where innocents are being killed daily, during only a number of weeks of your government's rule, over 400 innocent citizens, police and other military personnel and foreign tourists have become targets of terrorism.
So-called religious authorities, purporting to be learned men, who are actually closely linked to blacklisted terrorist organizations, have purposely attempted to divert the attention of normal citizens away from the perpetrators of the atrocious acts of terror, through lies and deceit.
An example of this is the verbal attack launched against our dear neighboring country, the Islamic Republic of Iran. On the program "Beyond Headlines", broadcast on 16 August 2013, on Din News channel, a discussion took place in which Mr Tahir Ashrafi purposefully and incorrectly blamed the recent terror attacks in Quetta on the Islamic Republic of Iran. These comments were made knowing full well the effect they would have and to further strain the relationship between these two countries. The sole purpose was to hide the faces of the actual terrorists which are hell-bent on destroying any sign of civilization and democracy.
An intellectual debate based on the expression of varying political opinions would have been welcome, however, comments made in order to protect terrorists, who are carrying out terror acts to demolish our country and its people, will never be tolerated.
We respectfully request you to take notice of these people and the statements they have made to viciously divide our nation and our people. Action must be taken to stop the detrimental mindset of certain factions from growing further and to cull such negative and poisonous ideologies which threaten to destroy the positive efforts of the ruling government. Mr Ashrafi's membership of the Council of Islamic Ideology should be revoked immediately.
Bearing this in mind, we request PEMRA to enforce stringent guidelines for broadcasting upon TV channels in in regards to the content that they show.
Updates
September 8, 2013
I honestly cannot believe how quickly things are picking up even though I keep checking my phone every five seconds and just seeing the numbers climb like crazy. It really feels like people are waking up to this distraction tactic because this whole ordeal with the news program just felt so wrong from the start and I am glad I am not the only one feeling that way.
Reached 100 supporters
September 3, 2013
6 Comments
Tahir Ashrafi needs to stop spreading these lies. It is completely obvious he is protecting the real killers.
Enough with the propaganda!!! Focus on the actual terrorists destroying our country instead of creating international drama.
DIN NEWS should be held accountable for letting this happen on air. Totally irresponsible.
Sick and tired of these fake religious leaders. They are part of the problem and just want to divide us further while the terror continues.
This man is just trying to misguide everyone. We know who the real culprits are and blaming Iran makes zero sense.
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They actually backed down and admitted the rhetoric on that broadcast was totally out of line. I really did not think this would happen when we started but here we are and honestly it feels surreal to see them finally stop pointing fingers at neighbors instead of the actual criminals. …
November 11, 2013
Attempt to Divert Attention Away From the Root Cause of Terrorism - Verbal Attack on the Islamic Rebuplic of Iran
Final supporters
Whilst we appreciate the Pakistani government's attempts to eradicate terrorism, in these desperate conditions where innocents are being killed daily, during only a number of weeks of your government's rule, over 400 innocent citizens, police and other military personnel and foreign tourists have become targets of terrorism.
So-called religious authorities, purporting to be learned men, who are actually closely linked to blacklisted terrorist organizations, have purposely attempted to divert the attention of normal citizens away from the perpetrators of the atrocious acts of terror, through lies and deceit.
An example of this is the verbal attack launched against our dear neighboring country, the Islamic Republic of Iran. On the program "Beyond Headlines", broadcast on 16 August 2013, on Din News channel, a discussion took place in which Mr Tahir Ashrafi purposefully and incorrectly blamed the recent terror attacks in Quetta on the Islamic Republic of Iran. These comments were made knowing full well the effect they would have and to further strain the relationship between these two countries. The sole purpose was to hide the faces of the actual terrorists which are hell-bent on destroying any sign of civilization and democracy.
An intellectual debate based on the expression of varying political opinions would have been welcome, however, comments made in order to protect terrorists, who are carrying out terror acts to demolish our country and its people, will never be tolerated.
We respectfully request you to take notice of these people and the statements they have made to viciously divide our nation and our people. Action must be taken to stop the detrimental mindset of certain factions from growing further and to cull such negative and poisonous ideologies which threaten to destroy the positive efforts of the ruling government. Mr Ashrafi's membership of the Council of Islamic Ideology should be revoked immediately.
Bearing this in mind, we request PEMRA to enforce stringent guidelines for broadcasting upon TV channels in in regards to the content that they show.
Updates
September 8, 2013
I honestly cannot believe how quickly things are picking up even though I keep checking my phone every five seconds and just seeing the numbers climb like crazy. It really feels like people are waking up to this distraction tactic because this whole ordeal with the news program just felt so wrong from the start and I am glad I am not the only one feeling that way.
Reached 100 supporters
September 3, 2013
6 Comments
Keep our neighbors out of this. Iran is not the enemy here.
Tahir Ashrafi needs to stop spreading these lies. It is completely obvious he is protecting the real killers.
Enough with the propaganda!!! Focus on the actual terrorists destroying our country instead of creating international drama.
DIN NEWS should be held accountable for letting this happen on air. Totally irresponsible.
Sick and tired of these fake religious leaders. They are part of the problem and just want to divide us further while the terror continues.
This man is just trying to misguide everyone. We know who the real culprits are and blaming Iran makes zero sense.
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Keep our neighbors out of this. Iran is not the enemy here.