Taking side by anchors of TV talk hosts/shows is not something condemnable, whats condemnable is stopping of such shows by govt. If people don't like the show they'll switch channels, will criticize it, ratings will go down etc. However, the hosts should keep hold of decency and have some balance in providing opportunity to the opponents of equal time or chances to prove their point.
ehtasab bhaijan. There is no proof that Pakistani govt was involved in GEO's programming schedule issue. It appears GEO is makhan lagana to the story. It is now obvious the reason Shaid Masood's 'Meray Mutabiq' was not aired because he was busy preparing for his new job with PTV, and Hamid Mir was probabily on a well earned holiday. Wouldn't you agree? :)