• June 1, 2024
• Broadcasting

On May 29, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) barred telecom companies from recording phone calls and data for surveillance purposes amidst an ongoing investigation into leaked audio recordings of prominent figures. The court also raised serious questions about the legality and oversight of phone surveillance in Pakistan. The audio leak case stemmed from petitions filed by Bushra […]

• May 31, 2024
• Broadcasting

On May 25, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) took legal action against a lawyer, a journalist, and a commentator, summoning them in a contempt of court case triggered by allegations of a targeted social media campaign against senior IHC judge Mohsin Akhtar Kayani. The court also directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to […]

• May 29, 2024
• Broadcasting

On May 27, the Sindh High Court (SHC) issued an interim order preventing the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) from taking any coercive measures against television reporters covering court proceedings until June 6. This decision comes in response to a petition filed by journalists from various private TV channels, challenging directives issued by PEMRA. […]

• May 29, 2024
• Broadcasting

On May 24, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and the Lahore High Court (LHC) separately addressed petitions challenging a notification by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) that restricts reporting of court proceedings on television. Both courts issued notices to relevant parties, including Pemra and the information secretary, seeking responses to petitions arguing the […]

• May 24, 2024
• Broadcasting

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) rejects the blanket ban on coverage of court proceedings by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra). This order, which prohibits all coverage of court proceedings except those broadcast live from the court, is an unacceptable overreach by the regulator. The move will leave a gaping hole in reporting from courts. […]

• May 24, 2024
• Broadcasting

On May 21, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) banned media coverage of ongoing court cases. The ban applies to all television channels and radio stations.  PEMRA stated that channels cannot air material about court cases until a final verdict is reached. They also banned expressing opinions on these cases and discussing them in a way […]

• May 21, 2024
• Broadcasting

On May 18, the Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a written order restraining all media outlets from airing or publishing material that could be considered contemptuous of the court. This decision came in response to press conferences held by Senator Faisal Vawda and Member of National Assembly  Mustafa Kamal, where they allegedly made “malicious and […]

• May 21, 2024
• Broadcasting

On May 13, the National Assembly Secretariat announced new security measures for the Parliament House, citing concerns over congestion and security breaches. The new standard operating procedures (SOPs) limit entry to essential personnel only and prohibit video recording by TikTokers, vloggers, unaccredited social media activists and YouTubers in the premises of Parliament House. Journalists will no longer be permitted to […]

• May 17, 2024
• Broadcasting

On May 15, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) raised concerns over the delayed launch of Direct-to-Home (DTH) television services in Pakistan, citing significant financial losses to the country. It is estimated that billions of rupees are being sent to India annually due to the absence of a local DTH service. In a letter to the Pakistan […]

• April 29, 2024
• Broadcasting

On April 27,  four key state institutions jointly filed a petition urging the Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding the recusal of Justice Babar Sattar from overseeing a case involving the alleged surveillance of private individuals’ telephonic conversations. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and […]

• April 6, 2024
• Broadcasting

On April 3, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) implemented a strict ban preventing all officers from interacting with the media personnel. The FBR Chairman Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana enforced  the ban with immediate effect.  This decisive measure comes in response to instances of officials bypassing established protocols and contacting the press without prior approval. […]

• March 12, 2024
• Broadcasting, Freedom of Expression

On March 12, police issued a ban on media coverage outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where former Prime Minister Imran Khan was meeting with party leaders and workers. The ban, announced by Rawalpindi police, restricts journalists from gathering or covering events outside the jail premises. After the conclusion of the meeting between the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]

• March 1, 2024
• Radio

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi, has inaugurated  the media training programme Pakistan Broadcasting Academy (PBA), reinstating its operations on February 28 in Islamabad. Speaking at the reactivation ceremony held at the PBA , Solangi lauded Director General Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, Saeed Ahmed Sheikh, for spearheading the revival efforts. According to The Nation, highlighting the […]

• February 16, 2024
• General News, Radio

PESHAWAR: A two-member delegation from National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on Thursday met with Director General Information and Public Relations here at his office and discussed matters relating to the role of Information Dept in promotion of peace in the province. The role of media, especially the Radio in providing timely and accurate information to […]