The Revivalists express profound gratitude to Almighty Allah that the concerns raised by the public regarding the broadcast of Safar-e-Ishq on Geo News have resulted in a significant regulatory response from the competent authorities. The programme’s portrayal of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) through bodily depiction caused widespread concern and distress among a large segment of the Pakistani public.
Immediately after the broadcast, The Revivalists, in collaboration with Nazriya e Pakistan movement , publicly announced their commitment to pursue the matter through constitutional and legal channels. Extensive consultations were subsequently held with distinguished religious scholars, legal practitioners, and concerned citizens across Pakistan to determine the most appropriate legal remedies available under the country’s constitutional and statutory framework. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to every scholar, lawyer, and citizen whose expertise, guidance, and support strengthened this collective effort.
We also commend the thousands of Pakistanis who exercised their constitutional rights in a peaceful, responsible, and lawful manner by voicing their concerns. Their conduct serves as a powerful example that issues involving deeply cherished religious sentiments can be addressed effectively through legal processes, civic engagement, and respect for the rule of law.
The regulatory action taken in this matter underscores the importance of adherence to Pakistan’s legal and regulatory framework governing electronic and digital media. We trust that broadcasters, production houses, and digital content creators will continue to exercise the highest standards of responsibility and caution when producing or disseminating content relating to religious matters.
The Revivalists will continue to closely monitor developments and, whenever necessary, engage with the relevant authorities through lawful, constitutional, and institutional mechanisms. Our purpose remains the principled enforcement of the law, equal accountability before legal institutions, and the preservation of respect for Pakistan’s legal framework governing media content.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to pursuing all future public concerns through peaceful, constitutional, and lawful means, and we will continue to keep the public informed of any significant developments.
The Revivalists