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 […]
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday sought replies from the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in a plea to restore cellular internet service and social media platforms which were disrupted after protests broke out following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan. Directing the government and PTA to submit a reply […]
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is concerned about the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority’s (PTA) decision to block mobile internet services following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan on May 9. Citizens in Pakistan faced the closure of mobile broadband services and access to various social media websites following the arrest. This move during protests and […]
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday allowed an opportunity to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to submit a reply to a contempt petition of PTI Chairman Imran Khan questioning alleged violation of a stay order against ban on coverage of his speeches. A law officer appeared before the court and stated that […]
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has declared that the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) does not have the legal authority to suspend the licence of any TV channel, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to details, the Supreme Court ruling upholds a decision made by the Sindh High Court, stating that the chairman […]
Islamabad: The Balochistan Information Secretary, Mr. Hamza Shafqaat, announced during the meeting of the National Forum of Information Commissioners (NFIC) that the Balochistan government is committed to notifying the Balochistan Information Commission (BIC) and the rules of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in the next 15 days. The NFIC meeting was convened by the Centre for Peace and […]
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