ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities arrested a media mogul on corruption charges Thursday, in a decades-old case his representatives said was motivated by a desire to retaliate following the broadcast of several investigative programmes. In a statement, Geo denied the allegations against Rehman, saying all taxes and legal requirements pertaining to the property purchase had been fulfilled. Geo said the NAB only arrested Rehman because of investigative pieces his channels had conducted into the bureau. “In its defence, NAB has in writing said it is a constitutionally protected institution that can’t be criticised,” the statement continued. Pakistani media have been subjected to growing censorship and pressure following the election of Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2018.

Source: Manila Times March 13, 2020 17:26 UTC