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Rana Sanaullah, a PML-N leader, criticized JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's remarks about army martyrs as 'inappropriate' but claimed they were unintended. Sanaullah condemned planned JUI-F protests near GHQ as an 'attack on Pakistan' and rejected claims of media propaganda against Fazl. JUI-F's Maulana Attaur Rehman accused critics of misrepresenting Fazl's speech and called for potential marches to Islamabad.

Pemra has upheld a 15-day suspension of Geo News for depicting religious figures during a broadcast on Muharram 10, with the suspension set to expire on Saturday. The channel must pay a Rs10 million fine and dismiss responsible staff, while Pemra warned of potential license cancellation for future violations, citing serious breaches of broadcasting standards.

Pemra has suspended Geo News' license for 15 days over content deemed offensive to religious sentiments and is seeking the Council of Islamic Ideology's guidance on whether Geo News' response (apology and employee action) is sufficient. The Council of Complaints is also tasked with evaluating if further regulatory action is required.