Show-cause notice to Jalwa for airing vulgar song
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 5 April 2017
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Jalwa TV has been issued a show-cause notice by PEMRA for airing a controversial song that has drawn viewer complaints. The channel has seven days to respond and face possible fines.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Jalwa TV has been served a show-cause notice for airing a vulgar song on March 30.
Regulator PEMRA said Wednesday it had received a lot of complaints in this regard.
The song Jahan Tum Ho features a girl in a bikini which was not acceptable to viewers, PEMRA said.
The viewers have asked PEMRA to take strict action against the channel.
The authority has given seven days to Jalwa TV to submit a reply and explain why a fine of Rs10 lac not be imposed on it.
KEY POINTS:
- Jalwa TV aired a vulgar song on March 30.
- PEMRA received multiple complaints from viewers.
- The song features inappropriate content not suitable for audiences.
- Jalwa TV must reply within seven days.
- A fine of Rs10 lac may be imposed if not justified.
