4 min readKochiApr 13, 2026 09:02 PM IST While India is yet to come to terms with Asha Bhosle’s passing, a controversy has erupted in neighbouring Pakistan over a television channel airing a programme as a tribute to the legendary playback singer. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has taken the media house, Geo News, to task for what it claims is the “wilful defiance of the judgment of the country’s Supreme Court.” Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Geo News’ managing director, Azhar Abbas, revealed that PEMRA has issued a show-cause notice to the channel for airing content related to Asha. Pointing out that it is customary to revisit and celebrate the work of iconic artistes following their demise or while preparing reports about them, Abbas noted that he believes the channel should have shared even more of her “timeless and memorable songs” than it did, considering her stature. Also Read | Asha Bhosle Funeral LIVE Updates: Legendary singer cremated, mourners sing Asha’s songs ‘Art is a shared heritage of humanity’ “Yet, PEMRA has …