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PEMRA to hold bidding for FM Radio licenses on Thursday

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) will hold bidding to issue FM radio licenses for the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Buner District. According to a news release, the bidding process was scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 10:30am at PEMRA […]


Media’s role crucial for holding of free, fair and transparent elections: PEMRA chief

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CEO & Chairman of Pakistan Observer Mr Faisal Zahid Malik on Tuesday called on Chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Muhammad Saleem Baig and discussed with him the role of media to ensure free, fair and smooth elections to be held on Feb 8, 2024. He acknowledged the steps being taken by […]


Govt blames ‘technical’ issues, system installations for recent internet outages

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The caretaker government on Monday blamed “technical” issues and system installations for recent internet outages across the country, saying that there was “no guarantee” that such incidents won’t occur in the future. “The economy, businesses and prestige of the country are more important for us […] it is important for us to take care of […]


PEMRA advises national electronic media to abide by ECP code of conduct on elections

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ISLAMABAD  –   Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on Thursday advised national electronic media to abide by the code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan. The directives issued by the PEMRA stated that all its licensees were obliged to abide by the code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan in […]


PEMRA issues instructions to TV channels for reporting on Pak-Iran conflict

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In a directive issued on Thursday afternoon, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) directed all its licensees operating under the ‘news and current affairs’ and ‘regional language’ to exercise utmost care while reporting on the issue. It also directed the media organizations to avoid “telecasting/breaking any unsubstantiated news” on the recent developments between Pakistan […]


No ban on airing poll-related programmes: ECP tells LHC

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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday disposed of the petitions against the ban imposed on airing surveys and other general elections-related programmes after the counsel for the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) told the court that there was no such bar on airing poll-related programs before the election day. Earlier the ECP counsel […]


No ban on airing Imran’s speeches, Pemra tells LHC

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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Thursday informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) that there was no ban on broadcasting former prime minister Imran Khan’s speeches. The revelation was made by Pemra counsel Haroon Duggal during the hearing of a petition filed by Imran — who is currently incarcerated at Adiala Jail — […]


Media to face legal action on violation of ECP’s coverage guidelines: Pemra

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As media organisations gear up for the coverage of the upcoming general elections slated for February 8, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulation Authority (Pemra) Tuesday warned of legal action along with “accreditation withdrawal” for organisations and media persons over violation of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) “code of conduct”. As per the ECP’s guidelines, […]


PFUJ decries Pemra for banning election surveys

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) for stopping TV channels from airing surveys regarding general elections on the pretext that these will ‘influence the free choice of voters’. PFUJ president Afzal Butt and secretary general Arshad Ansari, while rejecting the PEMRA’s decision, have urged […]


ECP asks Pemra to stop TV channels from airing surveys

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) here on Monday asked the electronic media regulator to stop news channels from airing poll surveys which were prohibited because these can influence the free choice of voters. In a letter to Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the ECP says it has been observed that some channels […]


ECP urges Pemra to take action against media channels violating election code of conduct

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday wrote a letter to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) seeking action against media channels violating the code of conduct for the February 8 polls. The letter, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, stated that it was observed some media channels were airing poll […]


ECP unveils code of conduct for national media regarding election coverage

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The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued a code of conduct for the national media with regard to the coverage of the upcoming General Elections. According to the code, the content floated on print, electronic and digital media shall not reflect any opinion prejudicial to the ideology, sovereignty, dignity or security of Pakistan, public order […]


ECP issues guidelines for poll observation, media coverage

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday issued guidelines pertaining to accreditation for election observation and media coverage ahead of the February 8 general elections. In a directive to the returning officers overseeing the election proceedings, the ECP has laid out specific instructions for the extensive coverage of the elections. The ECP’s issuance […]


Pemra backs PTV move to stop airing the Melbourne Test

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Tuesday reiterated the prohibition of broadcast or distribution of advertisements of surrogate companies of betting houses after Pakistan Television’s Sports channel, PTV Sports, announced it will discontinue airing the ongoing second Test match between Pakistan and Australia. PTV Sports’ decision comes a week after the Information […]