Singer Meesha Shafi won a defamation case in the UK against ARY’s broadcaster New Vision TV (NVTV), which settled the matter out of court and issued a public apology. NVTV admitted its broadcast had caused a “misunderstanding” and apologized for any distress caused to Meesha.
The case stemmed from a December 5, 2020, report aired on ARY UK. In 2023, the UK High Court ruled the broadcast was defamatory, stating the channel falsely claimed Meesha had deliberately ignored Pakistani court orders over two years. The court emphasized that portraying her as someone who repeatedly defies legal authority could significantly damage her reputation.
The broadcast clip presented in court alleged Meesha returned to Pakistan to work but avoided court appearances. The High Court found this depiction harmful, noting that such statements could lower her standing among the public.
