• November 25, 2024
• advertising

The Punjab government has reversed its amendment to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules, reinstating the publication of newspaper tender notices. Punjab Information Minister Azma Zahid Bokhari announced this decision during a meeting with the executive committee of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS). According to Bokhari, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approved the APNS’ request to […]

• November 4, 2024
• advertising

The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) has strongly condemned the Punjab government’s recent amendment to the Procurement (PPRA) law, which restricts tender advertisements in newspapers. CPNE warns that this decision, if not reversed, will severely impact the newspaper industry, threatening the survival of small, medium, and regional publications across the province and endangering the […]

• October 28, 2024
• advertising

The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has strongly denounced the Punjab government’s recent amendment to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules, which resulted in a halt to newspaper tender advertisements. APNS has warned that this decision could devastate the already struggling newspaper industry, mainly smaller and regional publications, leading to potential closures and job […]

• July 8, 2024
• advertising

In a Senate session on July 5, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed that over the past five years, the federal government has spent Rs16.068 billion on advertising across various media platforms. This information was presented in response to Senator Sarmad Ali’s query regarding government advertisements’ distribution criteria and financial details. According to the details shared, […]

• June 25, 2024
• advertising

The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) and Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) have strongly appealed to the government to reconsider a proposed amendment in the Finance Bill 2024-25, which limits the deductibility of sales promotion and advertising expenses. This legislative change could significantly increase tax liabilities for the media sector, affecting particularly small channels and newspapers, […]

• March 8, 2024
• advertising, Social Media

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a warning to social media influencers, urging them to avoid deceptive marketing practices. The CCP issued a statement on March 6 , noting that it has observed an increase in deceptive marketing practices on social media platforms and that influencers are often involved in promoting products without disclosing […]

• February 8, 2024
• advertising

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to issue a warning to two private channels for not following the commission’s code of conduct for the media. The commission has written a letter to PEMRA, urging it to caution the two channels for […]

• January 16, 2024
• advertising

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has sent letters to various institutions including the State Bank of Pakistan, urging them to halt the advertisement of illegal housing schemes on social media platforms. Other institutions include the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), the FIA Cybercrime Wing, Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL), district collector, […]

• November 24, 2023
• advertising

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday urged the media to play its role for creating public awareness on the outcomes of the government’s initiatives like drive against smuggling and power theft and its benefits for the common man. The prime minister, in a meeting with a delegation of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society, […]

• October 7, 2023
• advertising

BAHAWALPUR: The Lahore High Court Bahawalpur bench has issued contempt notices to the PEMRA chairman, a paint company owner and artistes for playing the role of a judge and lawyers in an advertisement video. Lahore High Court Bahawalpur Bench Justice Anwarul Haq Pannu heard the contempt of court petition filed by Chaudhry Dilshad Ahmad, according […]

• April 27, 2023
• advertising

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has legally clarified the sales tax collection mechanism between federations and provinces on the services of advertisements on TV, cable TV, website or webpage or internet, radio, closed-circuit TV, TV broadcast through satellites, still media including billboards, sign boards, digital boards and advertisement on cinema screens. Under the Islamabad […]

• April 20, 2023
• advertising

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is facing a backlash as serious concerns have been raised . An integrated marketing communication company, headquartered out of Karachi, has raised alarm bells after not being selected for the advertising contract, despite fulfilling all requirements and submitting a proposal. A letter was submitted to the NBP titled, ‘Concerns […]

• January 16, 2023
• advertising

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) took notice of the advertisement running on media by the Sindh government during LG polls in Karachi and Hyderabad today. The ECP has contacted Chief Secretary Sindh and Chairman PEMRA in this regard and termed the running of the advertisement as a violation of the code of conduct. […]

• November 1, 2022
• advertising

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has written a letter to PEMRA against the government’s ‘hateful advertisement campaign’ on media channels amid their long march, ARY News reported. According to details, PTI has urged the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to take action against the hateful advertisement campaign against their long march. The letter read that […]