PEMRA to Geo's rescue
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 29 July 2016
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PEMRA is taking action against cable operators who disrupted Geo News broadcasts. Authorities have been asked to assist in enforcing compliance with the order.Summary
ISLAMABAD - Chairman of PEMRA Friday invoked Section 33-A through a letter to the Prime Minister seeking assistance from Rangers, police, intelligence agencies and the provincial government in Sindh in an action being taken against cable operators who illegally disrupted Geo News.
A press release said that PEMRA has ordered 11 cable operators to immediately restore Geo News to the position it was on July 28. The release said PEMRA teams would visit the operators' premises to ensure compliance.
Non-compliance of PEMRA order shall be treated as a separate offence, cognizable under Section 29 and 30 of PEMRA Ordinance.
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KEY POINTS:
- PEMRA invoked Section 33-A in a letter to the Prime Minister.
- 11 cable operators ordered to restore Geo News broadcasts.
- Teams to inspect compliance at cable operators' premises.
- Non-compliance will result in separate offences under PEMRA Ordinance.
- Assistance sought from Rangers, police, and intelligence agencies.
