“Really disappointing. @BBCWorld closes @CChristineFair as it tries to advance a compelling critique of Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan. It’s poor journalism; it’s not what is expected of Beeb,” Theo Farrell said on Twitter.
“Shame on @bbcworldservice for not letting Georgetown University professor @CChristineFair finish answering the question. This is an example of how the BBC is censoring Afghanistan’s analysis. It is true that Pakistan supports in the Taliban, Taliban leaders have Pakistani passports and work with ISI. ” Said Mariam Amini.
Shame on @bbcworldservice for not letting Georgetown University professor @CChristineFair finish answering the question … https://t.co/4jcCfuXiuX
– Mariam Amini (@mariamamini) 1630806311000
“Pretty dirty @BBCNews: Our doctrine of ‘impartiality’ was basically used to close @CChristineFair when he explained Pakistan’s jihad policy in Afghanistan which has brought us all to this catastrophe an issue on which there is no “balance” or “other side.” “In fact,” Kyle Orton said.
Pretty dirty @BBCNews: our “impartiality” doctrine was basically used to close @CChristineFair when it expired … https://t.co/VECUQjHGnt
– Kyle Orton (@KyleWOrton) 1630789565000
“How is @ PhilippaBBC’s job to close a guest? Surely, I could have later invited a Pakistani official to give his opinion. As a news presenter, I should know that many people have the same analysis / vision as @CChristineFair if one agrees or disagrees, ”former Pakistani diplomat Hussain Haqqani said.
How is @ PhilippaBBC’s job to close a guest? Surely, he could have later invited a Pakistani official to give … https://t.co/S3MLBWlv6h
– Husain Haqqani (@husainhaqqani) 1630814335000