ISLAMABAD/Gilgit: After a 16-day suspension amid religious tensions in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), mobile data services were fully restored across the region on Monday. The services were suspended on Sept 1. In a letter addressed to the Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, the Gilgit-Baltistan home and prisons department officially communicated its decision to restore 4G cellular internet services […]
ISLAMABAD – Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi, in his address to an international conference in Amsterdam on Saturday, highlighted the significant achievements made by Radio Pakistan in its digital migration journey. Addressing the international conference on Radio Resource Control and Management via Zoom, he said Radio Pakistan had achieved significant milestones in […]
The Islamabad high court has suspended the order of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) against the TV drama Hadsa, which is closely based on the motorway rape case. On August 30th, the regulators banned the drama serial and said in the notification that the drama had caused public outrage. Lawyer Khadija Siddiqui filed […]
The now-banned drama serial ‘Hadsa’ caused a lot of stir during its short run on a private entertainment TV channel, for similarities with the terrifying rape incident which occurred in September 2020 on the Lahore-Sialkot motorway. Complaints against the drama were filed by activists with Pemra, the regulator of electronic media in Pakistan, which soon […]
On Wednesday, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) prohibited the broadcast of the Geo TV drama ‘Hadsa’ on a complaint by lawyer Khadija Siddiqi, following criticism that the show was based on the 2020 motorway gang rape case. In September 2020, a French woman of Pakistani origin was gang raped on the Lahore-Sialkot motorway […]
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 31st Aug 2023): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Regional Office Lahore on Thursday held bidding for the issuance of cable television networks for multiple cities and towns. During bidding, Hyder Mughees Network was awarded a license for Farooqabad, Choonian, Ahmedabad, A&R Network for Ferozwala, Narang Cable […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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