Show cause notice served on Neo TV
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 4 February 2016
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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issued a notice to Neo TV for broadcasting incorrect news regarding Kanwal Nauman's death. The report, aired at 4:28 PM, was deemed baseless and denied by hospital sources.Summary
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Thursday served a show cause notice on Neo Television for airing false news about the death of Punjab MPA Kanwal Nauman on February 1.
PEMRA termed the breaking news broadcast at 4:28pm as baseless and said it was also denied by hospital sources. The authority said this unprofessional act had caused immense pain to the MPA's family and relatives.
Neo TV have been asked to explain within 14 days why action should not be taken against them.
KEY POINTS:
- PEMRA served notice on Neo TV
- Report about Kanwal Nauman's death deemed false
- Broadcast caused distress to the MPA's family
- Neo TV given 14 days to respond
- Authority highlights unprofessional conduct
