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PEMRA holds bidding for the auction of cable television networks for five cities

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority ( PEMRA) on Monday held bidding for the auction of cable television network rights for five cities, including Taxila, Chua Saden Shah, Fateh Jang, Hazro and Pindi Gheb. In the bidding, Multi Cable Network won rights for Taxila and Wah Cantt, while IJWA Friends Network was […]


PPF concerned by PEMRA directive barring coverage of proclaimed offenders, including four media persons

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is concerned by a recent directive issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) that has barred coverage of 11 individuals, including four media persons, for being proclaimed offenders/absconders. On August 12, the regulatory body issued a directive prohibiting media coverage of 11 individuals, including four media persons — Sabir […]


President signs PEMRA Bill

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ISLAMABAD – President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday signed the Pa­kistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, said a statement issued by the President’s House. The statement also said that the bill has been ap­proved under Article 75 of the Constitution and has now changed into an act. Last week, the bill was approved […]


ECP code bars media from entry, exit polls

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has placed a complete ban on exit and entrance polls including those on official digital media accounts of print and electronic media outlets as well as social media influencers. In a code of conduct for the upcoming general polls shrouded by mystery, the ECP has also barred any […]


Strengthening media landscape

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In a landmark move, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Amendment Bill 2023 was approved by both houses of Parliament on Wednesday which stands as a testament to fostering a vibrant and responsible media landscape, essential for a thriving democracy. The amendments in the bill represent a crucial step forward in aligning our media regulations […]


Protection of journalists’ rights linked with Pemra bill: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD   – Information Secretary of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and former minister for information and broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday urged the journalists and media workers to remain united and ensure implementation of Pemra (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which would replace the 2002 Pemra Ordinance, a black law introduced by Pervez Musharraf. Marriyum Aurangzeb thanked all the […]


National Assembly passes Pemra (Amendment) Bill

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly passed, “The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023” which gives the powers to the Parliamentary Committee for the appointment of the PEMRA chairperson. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed by both houses separately on the same day with some amendments. Earlier, Minister for Information […]


Journalists walk out from NA over PEMRA bill withdrawal

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Journalists staged a walkout from the National Assembly’s press gallery on Tuesday, a day after the federal government announced it was withdrawing a controversial media bill. Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced on Monday that the government would withdraw the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority amendment bill. Aurangzeb said that the bill was withdrawn after strong […]


PPF welcomes the government’s decision to withdraw PEMRA (Amendment) Bill, 2023 defining disinformation and compelling broadcasters not to air disinformation

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) welcomes the decision of the government to withdraw the  Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, days after it was passed by the National Assembly.  Amongst the proposed changes in the amendment bill was the inclusion of a definition for disinformation and misinformation and the compulsion on broadcasters not to […]


Minister announces to withdraw PEMRA Amendment Bill 2023

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ISLAMABAD: Following the protest of journalists, Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday announced to take back the PEMRA Amendment Bill 2023. The minister made the announcement during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information. Speaking in the meeting, Marriyum Aurangzeb said the government wanted to abolish the ‘black laws’ of […]


PEMRA bill referred to standing committee for fine-tuning

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ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Friday referred the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, to the relevant standing committee of the Senate for further refinement and improvement in response to the concerns raised by the senators. Under the bill, the powers of the regulatory authority’s chief have been given to the Council of Complaints. […]


PBA welcomes amendments to Pemra Act 2023

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has welcomed amendments to the Pemra Act 2023 and specially referred to the industry’s long-standing issues of defining fake news, AGAR, delay in payment of salaries to employees, rationalization of FM Radio/Television renewal fee, relaxation in restrictions on advertising limits, etc. A press release, issued by PBA Executive Director […]


NA passes Pemra amendment bill elaborating on disinformation

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The National Assembly on Wednesday approved the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which elaborates on the definitions of disinformation and misinformation. The bill was introduced in the National Assembly (NA) on July 20 by Information and Broadcasting Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb and was unanimously approved by the NA Standing Committee on Information and […]


National Assembly passes amended PEMRA and Press Council bills

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The National Assembly on Wednesday approved the major legislation – the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Press Council of Pakistan (Amendment) Bill, 2023 – marking a significant stride towards enhancing the media landscape and upholding transparency and responsibility. Moved by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, the House passed […]