Social media outrage over Geo News anchor wearing school uniform in memory of Peshawar attack victims

I am resigning as a President of GEO Entertainment because I am not heard here but It will not stop from standing for the right

— Aamir Liaquat Husain (@AamirLiaquat) December 15, 2015

This is not solidarity but utter nonsense to seek more attention and to hurt feelings may be un intentionaly but they are doing it

— Aamir Liaquat Husain (@AamirLiaquat) December 15, 2015

Apologies to those mothers who are watching GEO news on this day & get hurt by seeing uniforms that bring painful memories #APSMartyrs — Aamir Liaquat Husain (@AamirLiaquat) December 15, 2015

He even blamed India for last year’s massacre while venting out his frustration.

Does wearing these uniform means that no news from India ( responsible for the massacre) would be broadcasted? #APSMartyrs

— Aamir Liaquat Husain (@AamirLiaquat) December 15, 2015

A video has been uploaded on the Web with the anchors introducing the bulletin and explaining the reason for wearing the uniform. They started by naming the kids who had lost their lives.

Watch video: Pakistani TV Anchors Rabia Anum & Mohammad Junaid Casting News with APS School Uniform

As soon as the word spread, people on social media reacted by the droves, criticising the Geo News bulletin and calling it ‘cheap tactics for attention’.

Yet again #GeoNews doesn’t disappoint nation, continues its cheap tactics for attention. pic.twitter.com/C3yHPjTmEm — Mehmud Ghaznavi (@Mehmud_Ghaznavi) December 16, 2015

I agree with @AamirLiaquat #GeoNews wearing d uniform of school children imagine wat d families must of gone through,it’s not a fancy dress — Nadya Gabol (NG) (@nadyaaGabol) December 16, 2015

Inn ko to murgha bana k shaheed kerdo! Pathetic commercialization of the grave tragedy! #Geo pic.twitter.com/RlX9MT8712

— Salar Khan (@PTISalarKhan) December 15, 2015

😅😳🙃Seriously can’t believe! I thought Geo account got hacked once again… But this is completely inappropriate. pic.twitter.com/asjHpllCJx

— BushraAamir (@BushraAamir) December 15, 2015

Get rid of GEO’s so called honouring APS victims. It’s pathetic. Nonsensical. Totally outrageous. — Fatah (@fatah_pak) December 15, 2015

Can Pemra not stop this Geo travesty? I have no doubt it was well-meaning but in such poor taste. — Abbas Nasir (@abbasnasir59) December 15, 2015

Doesnt get stupider or more insensitive than this. Geo newsreaders dressed up at APS students on attack anniversary pic.twitter.com/Qj9toA7SDa

— Fahad Desmukh (@desmukh) December 15, 2015

However, there were some who thought the step was applaudable.

@AyishaBaloch the best tribute comes from the #GeoNews Hats off! — Anum Hafeez (@anumuae) December 15, 2015

Geo news reporters are all wearing APS uniforms. Such a nice gesture. 😊💚 #GeoNews

— سميرة ❤ (@SammyAhmad_X) December 15, 2015

Despite all conflicts with #GeoNews i dnt feel any harm wearing ths uniforms.it’s unfair to critize just bc itz geo https://t.co/tgDGSv4XL2

— Maham Ansari (@MahamAnsari24) December 15, 2015

This is really cute by Geo. In solidarity with the #APS kids . God bless the souls of all terrorism victims. #KP pic.twitter.com/P8JfwrQTKa

— Javed Aziz Khan (@JavedAzizKhan) December 15, 2015