Karachi: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) have shut down their offices in the metropolitan city after the amid security threats from an ethnic group of a political party, source reported. It is said that the British channel has engaged its workers to carry out the office work from their homes since the security lapses do not allow safety. It had been observed for more than a week. South Karachi DG Ameer Sheikh had visited the office after taking notice of the issue.
The reason BBC working men have restricted themselves to their home based working may be due to the security threats from the vandals. After BBC aired documentary related to the MQM leader, oppositions were met by different followers, some called it to be false and propaganda against them.
Media men have expressed serious concern over the closure of the international broadcasting channel.
[alert style=”white”] Whereas, a personnel from BBC terming the news item fabricated clarified that the channel had not closed their office instead they had done it so temporarily, a safety measure for the possible threats. [/alert]
The spokesman stated that the channel it’s fully operating. From time to time, bureaus observe such routine changes according to the law and order situations in the cities.
I know MQM is involved in many karachi riots but most people don’t know that PPP Aman Committee is involve in Bhatta Mafia. Why social media silent on this issue.
Visit commercial areas of karachi for proof :/