After being a top trend on the internet for a few days now and winning the hearts of thousands of misogynists on the internet, Khalil ur Rehman Qamar is finally being held accountable for misbehaving on national television and admitting to having zero guilt and regret! GEO and 7th Sky Entertainment announced that they’re ending their contract with Khalil ur Rehman Qamar until he apologizes for his poor behaviour:
Announcement 📢 pic.twitter.com/B5xbIX99uT
— HarPal Geo (@HarPalGeoTv) March 5, 2020
And the internet was all praise for taking a step in the right direction:
#GeoTV has suspended #khalilurrehmanqamar's film and drama contracts unless and until he apologises for his behaviour.
Great step @HarPalGeoTv 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
We need to hold misogynists accountable for their behaviour!!! https://t.co/FyB6iih2nL
— Hamna Zubair (@hamnazubair) March 5, 2020
Mahira Khan too was all for it:
Good on you🙌🏼 @HarPalGeoTv https://t.co/7cTELpVtXy
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) March 5, 2020
Sarmad Khoosat praised them for setting the right precedence:
Someone, at least SOMEONE had the courage! Thank you Geo for setting the right precedence. https://t.co/0E33qlcDwi
— Sarmad Khoosat (@KhoosatSarmad) March 5, 2020
Nadia Hussain was rooting for GEO!
THIS is victory!!!! https://t.co/Db1WiYjqOa
— NADIA HUSSAIN (@NADIAHUSSAIN_NH) March 5, 2020
This is why we march:
You know what they said about movements like Aurat March raising the cost of being a misogynist?
This is how it will turn out. There will many more assholes like this writer who will face actual consequences for their misogyny. https://t.co/j8wfo2AFAN
— Hamza (@wingsforus) March 5, 2020
Tabdeeli aa nai rahi, tabdeeli agayi hai!
WoW. Apparently Pakistan can change 😃 got some respect for Geo now! https://t.co/EbtrEoG98p
— NimRa Naeem Taj (@NimraNaeemTaj) March 5, 2020
Many agreed how this was necessary:
This step was necessary. Every TV channel needs to cancel their contact with a misogynist like him. https://t.co/LXnlrgsCqU
— Shughla Ismail (@ShughlaIsmail) March 5, 2020
People were waiting for other major channels to catch up:
Finally! @HarPalGeoTv makes an ethical move that deserves applause. Will other artistes and networks follow suit? https://t.co/Z0gCvh9aXv
— Maliha Rehman (@MalihaRehman) March 5, 2020
Hello @arydigitalasia and @Humtvnetwork what are you guys waiting for? https://t.co/InsSOXuXhR
— مَاہْ مِثّل (@7heikh) March 5, 2020
Absolutely!
Geo Entertainment deserves accolades for cancelling the contract with Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar. No one is bigger than our values of free speech, healthy debate and tolerance for each other. #GeoAurJeenayDo #MeraJismMeriMarzi https://t.co/CsjDEIA8S6
— Hasan Naser Khan (@HasanQau) March 5, 2020
We’re getting there:
#GeoNetwork finally good sense prevails #AuratAzadiMarch2020 https://t.co/KhDSXHEpGQ
— Ahmer Khan (@akahmer) March 5, 2020
People were standing tall and proud at the impact that it had:
The march hasn't even happened yet & we are already seeing its impact. This is y all the misogynistic people r losing their shit. They know the march is a direct challenge to the patriarchy & the power structures that benefit them.
More power to the amazing women organising this! https://t.co/NAKEhsb9ry— Ali (@Bhuut_) March 5, 2020
People were pleasantly surprised:
Pleasantly surprised. Well done Geo! https://t.co/uknX9U4KqH
— Taymur Peracha (@teepy99) March 5, 2020
Women were congratulating each other on the victory:
To all the women (and allies!) who spoke up: this is YOUR victory. You held Geo accountable for platforming Khalil ur Rehman’s disgusting views, & dealt with a torrent of abuse that showed the fragility of the male ego like nothing else could. Thank you! #MeraJismMeriMarzi 🇵🇰✊🏽 https://t.co/Mf13VzWKuS
— Fatima Zehra | فاطِمہ زہرہ (@tgifatima) March 5, 2020
Many were adamant on Khalil ur Rehman Qamar apologising:
Well done Geo! All KuQ needs to do is apologise. Which he must! https://t.co/aTnKMaIhxW
— Hassan Choudary (@hassanchoudary) March 5, 2020
People were calling it the downfall of KRQ:
It was bound to happen. When success gets to your head, your downfall isn’t far… bye bye KRQ’s days of glory!!! https://t.co/XbJi0vzziw
— Usra Hussain (@UsraHussain) March 5, 2020
Even people who didn’t like GEO to begin with were singing high praise:
Although @geonews_english is one trash organisation itself, they’ve for once made a sensible decision. Which should be implemented on anyone whether male or female, who doesn’t abide by basic mannerisms on national tv or behind the scenes. https://t.co/5IQxRhKyYB
— Amna Iftikhar (@aloobhaloooo) March 5, 2020
People were calling it an exemplary stance:
Exemplary stance. All other channels/media houses should follow suit! https://t.co/oZozMMUdnz
— Mehrunissa Sajjad (@Mehrunissa92) March 5, 2020
Both ways, it’s a win!
This is an excellent decision, although I’m pretty sure KRQ would rather never write a word of his odious dramas than apologise. https://t.co/5amsjIJ9IJ
— Reza Ali (@RezaAli1980) March 5, 2020
People were also suggesting tv channels stop inviting him:
wasn't expecting this. I'm pleasantly surprised. Now ffs stop inviting him on shows to hear his side @_Mansoor_Ali #khalilurrehmanqamar 🤮 https://t.co/S5DEI1sFFm
— Hina Khan (@cesthinakhan) March 5, 2020
Some were still in disbelief!
Wow, i actually cant believe thissss!!!! ⭐ https://t.co/47u3VERzmb
— س (@scatterbrrained) March 5, 2020
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Social media outrage against misogynist is useless. Yes sure https://t.co/WDyHieSqta
— AB (@Cric_Liebhabe) March 5, 2020
What do you think about GEO and 7th Sky Entertainment cancelling KRQ’s contract? Let us know in the comments below!