Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has taken another U-turn, the tableau of constant U-turns is still on display. The composition of the cabinet has indeed changed even though the ever eager Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) served legal notices on the 16 April to some media outlets. This action was taken over the airing of […]
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PEMRA chairman warns of action against cable operators airing Indian channels
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) chairman Mirza Saleem Baig on Friday warned of strict action against cable operators who air Indian channels. Addressing a press conference Baig said, cable operators should air more Pakistani channels. “Cable operators do not have permission to air Indian television channels.” He added, Direct to Home service will be […]
PEMRA Council resolves public complaints against news channels
The 89th meeting of PEMRA Council of Complaints Lahore was held on 09-04-2019 at PEMRA Regional Office Lahore, under the chair of Mr. Iftikhar Ahmad Tarar. The matter of Muhammad Ramzan, Superintendent Engineer, South Circle, LESCO against CITY-42, Council disposed of the matter while imposing a fine of Rs. 100,000/- . A fine of Rs. […]
Only ISPR-approved ‘defense analysts’ can appear on TV shows
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has directed all the news channels inviting retired army officers in current affairs talk shows as ‘defense analysts’ to seek prior clearance from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army’s media wing. In a ‘confidential’ letter to all TV channels dated April 4, the media watchdog said that […]
Cabinet imposes a ban on screening of IPL matches in Pakistan
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry told that the screening of Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches in Pakistan was banned by the federal government on Tuesday. After attending the cabinet meeting, the minister addressed a news conference and told that the government believes that political conflicts should have any impact on sports or shared culture. The […]
IHC orders state to take custody of ‘converted’ girls
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday directed the city administration and the Human Rights Ministry to ensure adequate security of two sisters, who were allegedly forcibly converted and married to Muslim men. In compliance, the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) gave them to police custody and deployed Assistant Commissioner (AC) Bushra Rao and SP Sumaira […]
LHC adjourns contempt proceedings against Ahsan Iqbal till September 5
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday postponed contempt proceedings against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal until September 5. Justice Mazhar Ali Akbar Naqvi heading a three-member bench heard a petition against Iqbal along with 17 other PML-N leaders for passing anti-judiciary remarks. Iqbal’s counsel informed the court that the former interior minister […]
CJP takes sou moto notice of Sharifs’ contempt case
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar on Tuesday took sou moto notice of Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to ban contemptuous speeches of former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif and daughter Maryam Nawaz from being aired on television. CJP summoned the record of the contempt of court case against Nawaz and […]
Petition filed in LHC against non-appointment of PEMRA chairman
LAHORE: A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday against Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Secretary Nasir Ayub and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sardar Ahmed Nawaz Sukhera over non-appointment of PEMRA chairman despite court orders. In December last year, LHC set aside the notification of Absar Alam’s appointment as PEMRA […]
Resolution presented in Punjab Assembly against Valentine’s Day celebrations
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) legislator Malik Taimoor Masood on Tuesday presented a resolution in Punjab Assembly against celebrations of Valentine’s Day. The resolution, presented by Taimoor in the provincial assembly, demands the authorities to take stern measures and punish those involved in Valentine’s Day celebrations. It further adds that such celebrations are against Pakistan’s cultural […]