Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has declared that the publication or broadcast of visual depictions of prophets and other revered religious personalities is impermissible under Islamic law, urging media organisations to avoid such content to preserve the sanctity of sacred figures. The decision was made during a meeting of the council chaired by Dr […]
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PEMRA suspends Geo News transmission for 15 days
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) suspended with “immediate effect” Geo News’ licence for 15 days over airing a special transmission that the body said was “liable to hurt the religious sentiments of viewers”. In an order addressed to the chief executive officer of Independent Media Corporation (IMC) on June 28, PEMRA said the […]
Azma Bukhari slams Fiza Ali over viral TV stunt
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has strongly criticised actress and host Fiza Ali over a viral video that has sparked widespread debate on social media. Read More: Fiza Ali announces second marriage on Eid The controversy erupted after a clip circulated online showing Fiza Ali performing what many viewers described as an inappropriate on-air stunt alongside […]
IHC seeks government report on regulating social media use by children
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the federal government, seeking a detailed report on measures taken to regulate social media access for children under the age of 16. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, in a two-page written order, responded to a petition filed by minor Akbar Khan Shinwari through his father, which […]
SHC dismisses plea seeking ban on animated film David
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking a ban on the animated biblical musical film David (2025) for allegedly hurting Muslim religious sentiments. The plea was filed by Abdul Razzaq against the federal government, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the film censor board, and others. Read More: ‘Love, Death […]
Ex-information secretary Ambreen Jan selected to head PEMRA
Ambreen Jan, former information secretary, was selected on Friday as the new chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), which will make her the first female head of the electronic media regulator once her appointment is confirmed. The previous head of the regulator, Mohammad Saleem Baig, was appointed in 2018 and retired last […]
PEMRA dismisses two employees cver corruption charges
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has dismissed two employees over corruption and abuse of power. The officials, Qasim Abbas and Mujahid Abbas, were found guilty of accepting bribes for job placements in the Foreign Office. The dismissal followed an inquiry sparked by a complaint from Shahid Iqbal, who accused the employees of facilitating […]
IHC sets aside PEMRA order banning Imran Khan’s live speeches
IHC sets aside PEMRA order banning Imran Khan’s live speeches. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared null and void the order of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to ban live telecasts of Imran Khan. IHC in its written order issued on Tuesday, “set aside” the Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority’s (Pemra) ban on the […]
IHC summons PEMRA officials in case against ban on TV channel
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday summoned officials of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in a case against ban on ARY TV channel’s transmissions. The IHC, in its order, said the employees of TV channel had approached to IHC against the channels’ closure. It said the ban had affected the rights […]
TV channels warned against broadcast of negative, insulting material
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has taken stern notice of broadcast of negative, insulting, and hateful material against state institutions, especially judiciary and army during live coverage of programmes, talk shows, and various public rallies and meetings on news and current affairs channels. They were refrained from ridiculing the state institutions, especially the […]