ISLAMABAD: In a hearing on Monday, Chief Justice (CJ) Saqib Nisar remarked that the Supreme Court wished to end the government’s control over the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), and hoped to turn it into an independent body. Speaking while heading a three-member bench hearing the media commission case, the Chief Justice remarked regarding […]
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LHC rejects federation’s petition to nullify Absar Alam’s appointment
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday rejected federal government’s petition to declare Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) as illegal. Justice Shahid Kareem stated that if the government is not satisfied with the verdict then it should file an appeal, contending the order has to be implemented. Earlier, delivering the verdict reserved, Justice Shahid Kareem […]