ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday banned the airing of court remarks in a case related to recovery of Shahzad Akbar’s brother. IHC judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani conducted hearing of the case of Murad Akbar’s recovery and said that only the written verdict of the court would be aired. The IHC bench […]
IN an effort to mould the narrative, and prevent “undesirable” opinions from making it to the airwaves, Pemra has warned TV channels not to give a platform to “zealots” and “hatemongers”. In an Orwellian edict, quite obviously targeted at further shrinking the space available to the PTI and its sympathisers, it has referred to the […]
ISLAMABAD: There should be a media boycott of “hate mongers, perpetrators and their facilitators”, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) said in its recent directive to television channels, advising them to remain “vigilant” and not give airtime to such people. Issued on Wednesday, the Pemra notification stated that while the Constitution guarantees citizens the […]
The Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (Amend) has expressed serious concern over the “undeclared press censorship” as well as the disappearance of journalists and “increasing pressure” being mounted through “unwarranted interference of government and state institutions” in the working of the Pakistani media. An emergency session of Amends’ executive committee was held […]
KARACHI: The electronic media watchdog has issued a warning to Geo Television for airing inappropriate content in its serial Tere Bin. A notice posted on Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) official Twitter account stated that the content aired during episode 47 of the serial was “in clear violation of several clauses of the Electronic […]
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has slapped a ban on Media logic, a media rating company, through a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior. A notification issued by Chief Secretary Punjab said, Media Logic Pakistan is found to be involved in anti-state activities raising high-risk security concerns, and the functioning/operations of this company may […]
LAHORE:Lahore High Court’s Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza on Thursday sought reply from PEMRA by June 13 on a plea filed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan seeking contempt proceedings against the regulatory body for not broadcasting his speeches despite suspension of its earlier notification. The petitioner had earlier challenged PEMRA’s prohibition in the LHC, upon which […]
The Lahore High Court has reserved its decision on the maintainability of a plea to order the broadcast of speeches of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on TV channels. The PTI chairman filed an application with the Lahore High Court against the order to ban the broadcast of his speeches and statements on electronic […]
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 17 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demanded media coverage of the search operation of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Lahore residence Zaman Park. Taking to Twitter, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf said, “All media is invited to Zaman Park in the presence of Punjab Police (not exceeding 4 people) Media should come, see and […]
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has directed television channels not to air any content that is against national security. The electronic media has been directed to ensure compliance with the code of conduct of the regulatory body. PEMRA has directed that any content that is against national security and national interest should be […]
Pakistan authorities urged to ensure access to information at a time of political uncertainty following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. This statement was originally published on pakistanpressfoundation.org on 10 May 2023. Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is concerned about the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority’s (PTA) decision to block mobile internet services following the arrest […]
On March 1, 2002, Pemra’s ordinance was established with the principal objectives of facilitating and regulating the private electronic mass-media industry and improving the standards of information, education, and entertainment. This means that Pemra has the power to either pass or censor any law or statement being aired in different electronic media. Later on, due […]
A writ petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking directions to the relevant authorities for the restoration of cellular internet service and the resumption of operation of all social media platforms. The court is requested to declare the imposed blockage as arbitrary, illegal, unlawful, and unconstitutional, as it amounts to depriving […]
A writ petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking directions to the relevant authorities for the restoration of cellular internet service and the resumption of operation of all social media platforms. The court is requested to declare the imposed blockage as arbitrary, illegal, unlawful, and unconstitutional, as it amounts to depriving […]
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