Why Hamid Mir removed from Capital Talk?

Islamabad, Pakistan – Prominent Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir has been taken off the air just days after he spoke out against the country’s military at a protest against an attack on another journalist. Mir told Al Jazeera he has been informed he will not be hosting “Capital Talk” on Geo News from Monday evening.

What happened with Hamid Mir?

Senior Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir shot at in Karachi Senior Pakistani TV journalist Hamid Mir, who faced threats from multiple quarters was today shot at in Karachi by 4 unidentified gunmen near a bridge.

Who is father of Hamid Mir?

Waris MirHamid Mir / FatherWaris Mir, was a Pakistani journalist, intellectual, writer and academic known for his struggle to uphold the cause of democracy and press freedom. A staunch believer in the basic human rights of freedom of thoughts and expression. Wikipedia

Where is Hamid Mir from?

Lahore, PakistanHamid Mir / Place of birthLahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and is the country’s 2nd largest city after Karachi, as well as the 26th largest city in the world. Lahore is one of Pakistan’s wealthiest cities with an estimated GDP of $84 billion as of 2019. Wikipedia

Is Hamid Mir banned in Pakistan?

Pakistani TV bans talk show host Hamid Mir after he criticised Army – The Economic Times.

Is Hamid Mir expelled from Geo news?

Mir confirmed his removal in a text message to The Associated Press. He later tweeted that it was nothing new for him. “I was banned twice in the past,” said Mir, who had also in the past been fired by Geo News.

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Who is Hamid Mir Wikipedia?

Hamid Mir (born 23 July 1966) is a Pakistani journalist, columnist and an author. Born in Lahore to a journalistic family, Mir initially worked as a journalist with Pakistani newspapers. He is well-known for his stance against the dominance of the Establishment in Pakistan.

How old is Hamid Mir?

55 years (July 23, 1966)Hamid Mir / Age

Is Hamid Mir still with Geo?

In December 2011, Mir received death threats after he hosted a TV show on Influence of ISI in Pakistani politics. He reportedly left Geo TV on 10 August 2018 and joined GNN News as a president.

Why did Hamid Mir leave Geo?

Pakistan’s veteran journalist Hamid Mir was stopped on Monday from hosting his popular talk show by a private TV channel after he criticised the country’s powerful ‘establishment’ in the wake of an attack on a fellow scribe.