Join our WhatsApp channel
Board resignations hit Australia’s top journalism awards body Hong Kong conviction of Jimmy Lai draws global criticism UNESCO report shows global decline in press freedom and safety HRW warns Middle East conflict strikes heighten risks for journalists Appeals grow for Vietnam journalist Pham Doan Trang's release Bangladesh police detain senior journalist after critical reports Hong Kong court convicts Jimmy Lai of sedition and collusion Pakistan’s ad ban on Dawn sparks media freedom concerns Belarus journalist Maryna Zolatava freed after four years Tunisia protests revive press freedom concerns Board resignations hit Australia’s top journalism awards body Hong Kong conviction of Jimmy Lai draws global criticism UNESCO report shows global decline in press freedom and safety HRW warns Middle East conflict strikes heighten risks for journalists Appeals grow for Vietnam journalist Pham Doan Trang's release Bangladesh police detain senior journalist after critical reports Hong Kong court convicts Jimmy Lai of sedition and collusion Pakistan’s ad ban on Dawn sparks media freedom concerns Belarus journalist Maryna Zolatava freed after four years Tunisia protests revive press freedom concerns
Logo
Janu
We've got the latest in sports journalism

PEMRA notices to nearly 30 channels for airing false news

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published 8 years ago

Join our WhatsApp channel

PEMRA notices to nearly 30 channels for airing false news

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Thursday issued show cause notices to nearly 30 television channels for airing false news about a blast in Lahore’s Gulberg neighborhood.

The channels reported the ‘breaking news’ between 1:00pm-2:00pm creating panic and fear among the public, the regulator said.

It has asked the erring channels to explain why they not be fined up to Rs1 million each or their licenses not be suspended/cancelled.

The channels that aired the false news were Geo, Khyber News, 92 News, Dunya, Samaa, Metro 1, ARY, Awaz, Jaag, Abb Takk, Roze, DawnNews, Mehran, Kohinoor, 7 News, Lahore News, Neo, Capital, Sach, Sindh TV, Express News, Channel 5, Din, Waqt, KTN, NewsOne, Channel 24, BOL, and K-21.

 

Read Next

Media bodies condemn ad ban on Dawn TV and radio

Media bodies condemn ad ban on Dawn TV and radio

 December 13, 2025: Pakistani media bodies have condemned the government’s unannounced ban on advertisements to Dawn Media Group’s TV and radio outlets, calling it an attack on press freedom.

Newsroom
Board resignations hit Australia’s top journalism awards body

Board resignations hit Australia’s top journalism awards body

 December 16, 2025 Governance tensions at Australia’s Walkley Foundation trigger board resignations, raising questions about oversight, sponsorship rules, and the future credibility of top journalism awards.

Hong Kong conviction of Jimmy Lai draws global criticism

Hong Kong conviction of Jimmy Lai draws global criticism

 December 15, 2025 Hong Kong’s conviction of Jimmy Lai under the national security law sparks global condemnation from governments and rights groups, intensifying debate over press freedom and judicial independence.

UNESCO report shows global decline in press freedom and safety

UNESCO report shows global decline in press freedom and safety

 December 15, 2025 UNESCO report shows global press freedom and journalist safety declining as self-censorship rises and media economics falter, posing growing risks to independent journalism.

HRW warns Middle East conflict strikes heighten risks for journalists

HRW warns Middle East conflict strikes heighten risks for journalists

 December 15, 2025 Human Rights Watch updates warn that attacks on civilian infrastructure in Lebanon and frontline areas are increasing risks for journalists, complicating access, verification, and newsroom safety planning.

Iran signals media and tourism push to reshape global image

Iran signals media and tourism push to reshape global image

 December 15, 2025 Iran’s government says it will align its media and tourism messaging to rebuild its global image after regional conflicts, signaling an expanded state-led narrative and new challenges for journalists.

Popular Stories
Shahzeb Khanzada faces lawsuit threat in Canada over video

Shahzeb Khanzada faces lawsuit threat in Canada over video

Nov 19, 2025

Viral video shows Shahzeb Khanzada harassed in public

Viral video shows Shahzeb Khanzada harassed in public

Nov 16, 2025

Najam Sethi quits Samaa TV for Dunya TV move

Najam Sethi quits Samaa TV for Dunya TV move

Nov 16, 2025

Shahzeb Khanzada, Shahbaz Gill clash intensifies on X

Shahzeb Khanzada, Shahbaz Gill clash intensifies on X

Nov 17, 2025

Sohrab Barkat’s airport arrest defies court directive

Sohrab Barkat’s airport arrest defies court directive

Nov 27, 2025

Benazir Shah targeted by AI video as Shahzeb Khanzada faces backlash

Benazir Shah targeted by AI video as Shahzeb Khanzada faces backlash

Nov 17, 2025

Hamid Mir links Sohrab Barkat's arrest to broader pressures on Pakistani media

Hamid Mir links Sohrab Barkat's arrest to broader pressures on...

Dec 01, 2025

AI-generated video falsely links Imran Khan sister to war comments

AI-generated video falsely links Imran Khan sister to war comments

Dec 03, 2025

Amar Guriro joins Saga Digital AI after leaving Independent Urdu

Amar Guriro joins Saga Digital AI after leaving Independent Urdu

Nov 16, 2025

Collector preserves Pakistan cricket history in rare memorabilia book

Collector preserves Pakistan cricket history in rare memorabilia book

Nov 23, 2025