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Police Ban Media Coverage Outside Adiala Jail on Imran Khan’s Meeting Day

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On March 12, police issued a ban on media coverage outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where former Prime Minister Imran Khan was meeting with party leaders and workers. The ban, announced by Rawalpindi police, restricts journalists from gathering or covering events outside the jail premises. After the conclusion of the meeting between the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]


Solangi Inaugurates Media Training Program at Reactivated Pakistan Broadcasting Academy

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Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi, has inaugurated  the media training programme Pakistan Broadcasting Academy (PBA), reinstating its operations on February 28 in Islamabad. Speaking at the reactivation ceremony held at the PBA , Solangi lauded Director General Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, Saeed Ahmed Sheikh, for spearheading the revival efforts. According to The Nation, highlighting the […]


NACTA delegation, DG Information KP discuss media role in peace

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PESHAWAR: A two-member delegation from National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on Thursday met with Director General Information and Public Relations here at his office and discussed matters relating to the role of Information Dept in promotion of peace in the province. The role of media, especially the Radio in providing timely and accurate information to […]


PHC bans media interviews of suspected criminals in custody

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PESHAWAR: A Peshawar High Court bench on Tuesday temporarily banned interviews of suspected criminals in police’s custody by journalists and social media channels. Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Syed M Attique Shah also directed the provincial inspector general of police to respond to a petition of lawyer Jabir Khan, who sought orders for the Pakistan […]


PEMRA issues show cause notices to 4 TV news channels

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Thursday issues show cause notices to four electronic media news channels for violation of the election code of conduct. Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had complained that Geo News, ARY News, GNN and Dawn News had violated ECP code of conduct and PEMRA law by conducting exclusive […]


PEMRA sets up monitoring center to ensure fair coverage of polls

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As the country gears up for general elections scheduled for Feb 8 (Thursday) the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has established a dedicated monitoring center to oversee broadcasting activities across television channels, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel. Pemra Director General Operations Muhammad Tahir while talking to 24 News exclusively said that the authority has […]


Elections 2024: Unofficial results to start airing at THIS time

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has asked the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to strictly observe code of conduct (CoC) for General Election 2024. In a letter addressed to PEMRA’s chairman, the electoral watchdog asked the authority to ensure that no material that could pose a risk to the law and order […]


General Elections: Media houses gear up for comprehensive coverage

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KARACHI, As the country gears up for its upcoming general election on February 8th, media houses across the nation are preparing to provide extensive coverage while adhering to the strict code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Leading news channels and newspapers have outlined their plans to ensure fair and unbiased […]


37 British journalists receive visas for coverage of Pakistan elections

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International observers, invited by the caretaker government, are poised to monitor the general elections on February 8, a group that includes numerous foreign journalists granted visas for coverage of the polls. The government asserts that the issuance of these visas underscores its commitment to ensuring free and fair elections in accordance with constitutional mandates. A […]


Lahore High Court (LHC) directs Pemra to provide Imran, other candidates ‘free and unrestricted’ access to media platforms

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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to ensure that former prime minister Imran Khan as well as the candidates of all political parties were given “free and unrestricted” access to media ahead of the forthcoming February 8 general elections. The order was passed by Justice Shams […]


PEMRA to hold bidding for FM Radio licenses on Thursday

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) will hold bidding to issue FM radio licenses for the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Buner District. According to a news release, the bidding process was scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 10:30am at PEMRA […]


Media’s role crucial for holding of free, fair and transparent elections: PEMRA chief

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CEO & Chairman of Pakistan Observer Mr Faisal Zahid Malik on Tuesday called on Chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Muhammad Saleem Baig and discussed with him the role of media to ensure free, fair and smooth elections to be held on Feb 8, 2024. He acknowledged the steps being taken by […]


Govt blames ‘technical’ issues, system installations for recent internet outages

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The caretaker government on Monday blamed “technical” issues and system installations for recent internet outages across the country, saying that there was “no guarantee” that such incidents won’t occur in the future. “The economy, businesses and prestige of the country are more important for us […] it is important for us to take care of […]


PEMRA advises national electronic media to abide by ECP code of conduct on elections

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ISLAMABAD  –   Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on Thursday advised national electronic media to abide by the code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan. The directives issued by the PEMRA stated that all its licensees were obliged to abide by the code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan in […]