Pakistan's Media Regulatory Authority Bans TV Channels From Covering Terror Attacks
The authority`s notification said that such reporting creates chaos among domestic and overseas viewers.
Feb 22, 2023, 12:31 PM IST
Emergency in Pakistan? TV channels barred from airing Imran Khan's speeches
It said that Imran Khan has made aspersions against state institutions by levelling `baseless` allegations of orchestrating an assassination plan, the report said. "Contents of his speeches are being rebroadcast on various TV channels in their talk shows and news bulletins without any editorial oversight," it observed.
Nov 05, 2022, 21:59 PM IST
Pakistani news anchor gets notice for 'casually' saying PBUH after prophet's name
It underlines how selectively touchy the post-Zia Pakistani state machinery can get.
Apr 20, 2018, 00:27 AM IST
Pakistani court lifts ban on airing of Indian TV shows
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday struck down a ban imposed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on the airing of Indian TV shows in the country and said the federal government had no objections to Indian TV programmes being aired.
Jul 18, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
Notice to Pakistani channel over remarks against PM Nawaz Sharif
The penalty for airing fake news includes a fine of up to Rs 1 million and cancellation of the operating licence.
Pakistan suspends Nickelodeon channel's licence for airing Indian content
The Pemra decision is largely seen as a tit-for-tat move after a similar action by some channels and the entertainment industry in India against Pakistani content and artists
Nov 01, 2016, 09:24 AM IST
Pakistan to air Indian content only on reciprocal basis
The quantum of airtime for Indian content in Pakistan will mimic the format India has adopted for the airing of Pakistani content, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has said.
Oct 04, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
Pakistan regulator to penalise illegal airing of Indian channels
Pemra chief Absar Alam said that strict action will be taken against all those TV Channels which have been continually violating the code of conduct.
Sep 01, 2016, 15:14 PM IST
