On the incidents of torture and harassment of journalists during the past year, the Supreme Court has ordered the provincial advocate generals and FIA to submit reports. On Thursday the apex court released the written order of its hearing of Sept 13 suo motu notice of the journalists’ harassment case. The Federal Investigation Agency DG, Pemra chairman, […]
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PEMRA takes action on violation of code of conduct, says Farrukh Habib
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Friday informed the National Assembly that Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) had taken action against violation of its code of conduct. Reply to a Calling Attention Notice in the House, raised by the Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali, Muhammad Anwar, Shahida Akhtar Ali, and others […]
President stresses an end to fake news culture
President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday called for discouraging the culture of fake news, saying it created chaos in society and misled the people. Talking to Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), Muhammad Saleem Baig here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said the media needed to play its role in promoting ethical and moral values […]
Govt introducing large-scale reforms in media outlets to protect press freedom: Farrukh Habib
The Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Thursday said that PTI-led government is introducing large-scale reforms in media houses to improve its performance, ensure job security of its workers and to protect freedom of the press. The government will introduce reforms in large media outlets to protect press freedom. “The Media regulatory […]
Journalist Protection Bill to be introduced in National Assembly today
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said the Journalist Protection Bill will be introduced in the National Assembly on Monday(today). In a tweet, he said it is a great success for the working journalists. The minister also extended his gratitude to Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari for her concerted […]
Pemra bans analyst Hafeezullah Niazi for 30 days
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on the recommendations of Council of Complaints (CoC) has banned appearance of an analyst Hafeezullah Niazi on all television channels for 30 days. The decision was taken based on recommendations provided to Pemra by the authority’s Council of Complaints, a press release issued on Monday said. “Hafeezullah Niazi […]
Punjab Assembly’s bill banning celebrities from hosting Ramazan shows accepted
A bill has been passed that prohibits celebrities from hosting Ramazan transmissions. This resolution has been submitted by the Punjab Assembly last week and has now been accepted. The Punjab Assembly had requested the federal government to ensure that all television channels follow rules, paying utmost respect to Ramazan time transmissions and strictly invite religious […]
A remarkable consensus
Not content with their humdrum job of making laws for the largest province of the country by population and keeping a check on governance standards, the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, has unanimously adopted a resolution demanding that showbiz celebrities be stopped from appearing in Ramazan shows on TV. The resolution moved by Maulana Muawia […]
PEMRA auctions off 58 satellite TV licences
The Pakistan Electronic Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in the last two days held bidding for the issuance of 58 satellite television licences at its headquarters. The Bidding Committee was headed by PEMRA Chairman Muhammad Saleem Baig and private members of the authority, including Sarfraz Jatoi, Nargis Nasir and Shaheen Habibullah. The PEMRA had offered 70 satellite […]
PEMRA in action against illegal Indian DTH/C line equipment
PEMRA with the support of All Pakistan Satellite Goods Association and Rawalpindi Traders Union torched illegal Indian DTH & C-Line Equipment at Imperial Market, Raja Bazaar, Rawalpindi today in solidarity with national cause. Chairman PEMRA, Muhammad Saleem Baig was the Chief Guest. Participants also chanted slogans against Indian DTH and in support of Pakistan and […]