• October 22, 2024
• Broadcasting

Pakistan Television (PTV) shared that it had successfully provided live coverage of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, held in Islamabad on October 15 and 16.  Using advanced technology, including HD cameras, fiber-optic connectivity, DSNG units, and FPUs, PTV broadcast the summit from key locations like Nur Khan Airbase, Islamabad International Airport, and Jinnah Convention […]

• October 11, 2024
• Broadcasting

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on October 9 reserved its judgment on petitions filed by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (Dastoor) and court reporters, who challenged directives issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) instructing television channels to refrain from airing tickers and headlines about ongoing court proceedings. The journalists’ counsel, Abdul […]

• October 10, 2024
• Broadcasting, Freedom of Expression, Front Page, General News

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is alarmed by the unacceptable overreach of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), which has issued show-cause notices to television channels for their coverage of the terrorist attack on October 6 near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. The media must be able to report on critical developments in the country, including […]

• September 26, 2024
• Broadcasting

On September 24, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) scrutinized the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)’s exclusive authority to designate individuals as defense analysts. The case, heard by Justice Babar Sattar, was prompted by a petition filed by the Ex-Servicemen Legal Forum, which challenges the military’s control over defence-related commentary in the media. The petitioner contended that the ISPR’s […]

• September 18, 2024
• Broadcasting

On September 12, the Supreme Court concluded contempt proceedings against 34 television channels following their submission of unconditional apologies for broadcasting press conferences by independent Senator Faisal Vawda and Member of the National Assembly Mustafa Kamal, which leveled allegations against the judiciary. The case was heard by a four-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) […]

• September 7, 2024
• Broadcasting, Freedom of Expression

On September 3, the Sindh High Court (SHC) directed its single-judge bench to deliver a final verdict within six weeks on the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority’s (PEMRA) ban on media coverage of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its leadership. This decision came as a division bench, led by Chief Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui and […]

• August 31, 2024
• Broadcasting

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on August 29 directed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to resolve the ongoing dispute regarding media accreditation for the Test matches in Rawalpindi, following a petition filed by the Rawalpindi Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA). Justice Babar Sattar, who presided over the hearing, questioned the PCB’s decision to deny accreditation to several […]

• August 24, 2024
• Broadcasting

The Sindh Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) Board has requested the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to impose a ban on advertisements promoting breast milk substitutes and complementary foods for children up to 35 months of age. This action is in line with the Sindh Protection and Promotion of Breastfeeding and Young Child […]

• August 6, 2024
• Broadcasting

On August 3, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) issued a directive to all television channels instructing them not to satirize the uniforms of state institutions and law enforcement agencies in their comedy shows The directive highlights concerns over TV channels featuring characters in police uniforms in derogatory and comedic contexts. “It has been observed with grave […]

• July 9, 2024
• Broadcasting

On July 8, the Islamabad High Court (IHC), led by Chief Justice Amir Farooq, issued notices to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and three journalists, including Gharida Farooqi, Ammar Solangi, and Hassan Ayub, in response to a social media campaign against Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri. The seven-member bench, […]

• July 9, 2024
• Broadcasting

Pakistan is set to launch Kisan TV, a dedicated television channel aimed at promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices, as announced by Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, on July 7. Alam emphasized that Kisan TV will play a pivotal role in educating farmers about sustainable farming techniques, enhancing their ability to cope with changing […]

• July 4, 2024
• Broadcasting

On July 3, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) reserved its verdict on a plea filed by the Islamabad High Court Journalists Association (IHCJA), Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), and Press Association of Supreme Court (PAS) against a notification issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) restricting reporting of court proceedings. The journalists argued that the notification […]

• June 20, 2024
• Broadcasting, General News

On June 13, the Council of Complaints for the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) directed the LTN Family to clear outstanding dues owed to journalists within 30 days, while other media houses facing similar complaints have been asked to present their stance in the next meeting. The Council issued the directive during its 89th […]

• June 12, 2024
• Broadcasting

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on June 11 ruled that electronic media can report court proceedings, following the guidelines set by the Supreme Court. IHC Chief Justice Amir Farooq Malik presided over the hearing of petitions filed by the Islamabad High Court Journalists Association, the Press Association of Supreme Court, and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists […]