Pemra issues Muharram directives
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), in a circular, directed all electronic media channels operating from the country to ensure observing sanctity of Muharram.
The directives issued by Pemra Chairman Dr Abdul Jabbar asked all media outlets to follow teachings of Islam regarding the holy month and warned against relaying any programme that defied its sanctity.
The circular stated that no programme would be aired or distributed in contravention to the Pemra Code of Conduct which inter-alia refrained from passing derogatory remarks about any religion, sect and community besides using words contemptuous of religious sects and ethnic groups that were meant to flare up communal and sectarian disharmony.
Similarly, no programme would be tolerated which provoked hatred against individuals or groups on the bases of race, ethnicity and religious orientation.
The electronic media was directed to craft special programmes persuading viewers to shun sectarian differences and discard animosity, hatred and malevolence by following Islamic principles of human values.
The circular stated that nonconformity to the directives would be taken seriously and it might result in imposition of heavy fines, suspension and revocation of licenses of violators under Pemra laws.
Source: Dawn
Date:11/27/2011
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