ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s (NA) Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges has given the go-ahead to table a “contempt of parliament bill” on the floor of the House soon, reported The News on Wednesday. The decision was taken by the lawmakers during an in-camera meeting of the NA panel on Tuesday. The meeting […]
“[T]he expression ‘commonly accepted standards of decency’ must be understood to be the contemporary standards as the social mores and sensibilities change over time.” THE discourse around what constitutes ‘decency’ and ‘vulgarity’ in Pakistani society is often led by the voices of those with privilege and power; they dictate to the rest of us what […]
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday allowed an opportunity to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to submit a reply to a contempt petition of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, questioning the alleged violation of a stay order against the ban on coverage of his speeches. A lawyer representing the […]
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday sought replies from the Central Board of Film Censors, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority and other respondents on a petition challenging exhibition of local and foreign films by TV channels on cable networks and the Internet. The M/s NC Entertainment and Mandviwala Entertainment, both broadcasting companies […]
EDITORIAL: The Supreme Court delivered a loadstar judgement on last Wednesday’. Hearing a petition filed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) against a private TV channel for broadcasting a drama serial with content allegedly immoral and against cultural values, a two-member bench, comprising justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and justice Ayesha A. […]
The Supreme Court delivered a loadstar judgement on last Wednesday’. Hearing a petition filed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) against a private TV channel for broadcasting a drama serial with content allegedly immoral and against cultural values, a two-member bench, comprising justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and justice Ayesha A. Malik, established […]
ISLAMABAD: The electronic media regulator has started a countrywide operation against cable TV operators airing illegal Indian channels. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has also warned cable TV operators to immediately stop airing Indian content declared illegal or proscribed by the authority. No channel other than Pemra licensee would be allowed for […]
ISLAMABAD: The electronic media regulator has started a countrywide operation against cable TV operators airing illegal Indian channels. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has also warned cable TV operators to immediately stop airing Indian content declared illegal or proscribed by the authority. No channel other than Pemra licensee would be allowed for distribution […]
In Pakistan, the right to freedom of expression is often suppressed by labeling it as “obscene,” “vulgar,” or “anti-social.” Recently, the Supreme Court declared that the freedom of expression and the right to information apply not only to widely accepted ideas but also to those that may offend or shock others. This landmark judgment, delivered […]
The Supreme Court has said if the power of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) under clause (b) of Section 27 is to be exercised in respect of “any aspects” of a programme or advertisement, it must be exercised after obtaining and considering the opinion of the Council of Complaints. A two-judge bench comprising […]
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking removal of a ban on media coverage of Muttahida Qaumi Movement founder Altaf Hussain. After hearing parties concerned, a two-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ahmed Ali M. Shaikh turned down the petition as the petitioner remained unable to satisfy the bench about maintainability […]
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday reprimanded the electronic media regulator for suspending transmission of news channels and blocking the speeches of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. At the same time, the committee was informed by the management of Radio Pakistan that the two months’ pending pension of its retired employees […]
ISLAMABAD – The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to ensure that speeches of all political leaders are broadcasted live without interruption in compliance with the decision of higher judiciary. The committee met at PTV Headquarters under the chair of Senator Faisal Javed. The […]
ISLAMABAD: The Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND) has slammed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) for an ‘illegal’ ban on the coverage of bomb blasts and firing incidents, ARY News reported on Monday. The Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND) said in a statement that the ban […]
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