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Government to repeal black laws of PEMRA: Sherry Rehman

ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Secretary Information PPP, Sherry Rehman Monday said that the government against the black laws of PEMRA, which would be repealed now.

Speaking in a Geo TV programme, she said a mediatory committee of stakeholder was formed comprising media persons and members of parliament and representatives of human rights.

“It had forwarded recommendations and we would implement those. We have made some other announcements that not only media but common citizen would have access to the information about the decision making process by the executive”, she added.

Sherry Rehman said Parliamentary committees have important role and they would be formed to ensure transparency and accountability, adding media would be completely free and black laws of PEMRA imposed in 2007 would be revoked.
Source: Business Recorder
Date:3/30/2008