PEMRA directive to private TV channels about Hudabiya case
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 11 December 2017
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PEMRA has issued a directive to private TV channels prohibiting live coverage of the Hudabiya Paper Mills case. Only news on court proceedings is allowed, with no discussions on the case's merits or demerits.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Acting on an order of the Supreme Court, electronic media regulator PEMRA Monday directed all private satellite TV channels not to air any live show regarding the case of Hudabiya Paper Mills Limited, Lahore & others versus National Accountability Bureau.
PEMRA said in a media release it would proceed against the channels or programs in case of any violation under its Ordinance 2002, to comply with the Supreme Court’s orders.
However, news on the proceedings in the open court is permitted but no analysis, discussions on the merits and demerits of the case are allowed.
KEY POINTS:
- PEMRA acts on the Supreme Court's order regarding Hudabiya case coverage.
- Private TV channels are prohibited from airing live shows about the case.
- Violators may face action under PEMRA Ordinance 2002.
- News coverage of court proceedings is permitted.
- Discussions and analysis on the case's merits are not allowed.
