“Really disappointing. @BBCWorld shuts down @CChristineFair as she tries to advance a scathing critique of Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan. This is bad journalism, not what you expect from Bieb,” Theo Farrell said Twitter.
“Shame on @bbcworldservice for not answering the question to Georgetown University Professor @CChristineFair. This is an example of how if BBC censors Afghanistan analysis. It is a fact that Pakistan supports Taliban, Taliban Politicians have Pakistani passports and work with them their, said Maryam Amini.
Shame on @bbcworldservice for not letting Georgetown University professor @CChristineFair answer the question… https://t.co/4jcCfuXiuX
— mariamamini (@mariamamini) 1630806311000
“Fairly gross from @BBCNews: Our “fairness” principle was originally used to shut down @CChristineFair when he explained Pakistan’s jihad policy in Afghanistan, which has given us all such an issue in this catastrophe. But there is no ‘balance’ or ‘the other side’ on which, really”, said Kyle Orton.
Fairly gross from @BBCNews: Our “fairness” principle was originally used to shut down @CChristineFair when he expanded… https://t.co/VECUQjHGnt
— Kyle Orton (@KyleWOrton) 1630789565000
“How is the job of Philippa BBC to turn down a guest? Surely, she could have invited a Pakistani official later to voice her opinion. As a news anchor, she should know that many People’s analysis/view is similar to @CChristineFair’s or not. Agree with it or not,” said former Pakistan diplomat Hussain Haqqani.
How’s the job of @PhilippaBBC shutting down a guest? Sure, she could have invited a Pakistani official later to give… https://t.co/S3MLBWlv6h
— Husain Haqqani (@husainhaqqani) 1630814335000
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