PEMRA Council recommends fine of Rs100,000 on Channel 24

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 27 May 2016

PEMRA's Council of Complaints has proposed a penalty for Channel 24 due to baseless accusations against a former governor. This decision was made during their 66th meeting.

Summary

PESHAWAR - PEMRA's Council of Complaints has recommended a fine of Rs100,000 on Channel 24 for leveling baseless allegations of corruption against former Kahyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan.

A press release issued Friday, however did not say when these allegations were aired. The Council of Complaints recommended the fine during its 66th meeting. The house directed PEMRA regional office, Peshawar to issue a circular to all cable operators and FM licensees to observe sanctity of Ramzan.

Related posts from JournalismPakistan.com Archives:

Anchor's remarks land Channel 24 in seeming trouble

PEMRA refers senator's complaint against Channel 24 to its Council

Channel 24 and Din News face fines

KEY POINTS:

• PEMRA recommends Rs100,000 fine on Channel 24
• Allegations against Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan deemed baseless
• Fine recommendation made during the 66th Council meeting
• PEMRA instructed to notify cable operators and FM licensees
• Council emphasizes respect during Ramzan