Recently Geo had entered into a non-exclusive agreement with veteran writer, Khalil ur Rehman Qamar similar to the ones he has with other TV channels, for dramas and a film script. However, following Khalil ur Rehman Qamar’s misogynist comments that he made in a live show, against fellow panelist Marvi Sirmad, Geo Network and 7th Sky Entertainment suspended its contract with the writer.
The move has been made and now people, including celebrities are lauding Geo for its bold move and raising its voice against people like Khalil ur Rehman Qamar.
Good action by Geo. No matter who the woman is, no one has the right to abuse and use filthy language against her especially on TV. It should never be acceptable & never be tolerated. https://t.co/QTrJizyXXG
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) March 5, 2020
This is huge. Geo TV announces that along with 7th Sky Entertainment its main drama content creator it has suspended its contracts for 4 drama serials and one film with Khalil ur Rehman Qamar after his behaviour on a TV talk show. https://t.co/gB7OKDLrHZ
— Fifi Haroon (@fifiharoon) March 6, 2020
— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) March 5, 2020
This is great! Well done Geo! https://t.co/1jn1ZjunXt
— Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir (@ImaanZHazir) March 5, 2020
Proud of our media partners for @MaulaJattMovie to take this stand and be on the right side of history !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻#Geo
#khalilurrehmanqamar #KhalilUrRahmanQamar https://t.co/49PrzV8YLx— Ammara Hikmat (@AmmaraHikmat) March 5, 2020
Someone, at least SOMEONE had the courage! Thank you Geo for setting the right precedence. https://t.co/0E33qlcDwi
— Sarmad Khoosat (@KhoosatSarmad) March 5, 2020
Geo’s policy against harassment has always been very clear and in my entire career in geo I have always been proud on these policies. I’m really hopeful that the company will take an immediate Action against this Man who clearly has lost it.
— Rabia Anum Obaid (@RabiaAnumm) March 3, 2020
This is simply brilliant. Geo has suspended it's contract with Khalilur Rehman Qamar to write 4 dramas and 2 films that was recently signed.
Thank you Geo! Thank you Mr Ibrahim Mir and all the amazing people in Jang Group who advocated for this. You rock https://t.co/2ruTSs29Tv
— Marvi Sirmed (@marvisirmed) March 5, 2020