PEMRA show-cause notice to Starlite for airing vulgar song

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 14 June 2017

PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to Starlite Television for airing a vulgar song during the holy month of Ramzan. The channel must respond by June 18.
Summary

ISLAMABAD – For airing a vulgar song, regulator PEMRA Wednesday issued a show-cause notice to Starlite Television.

A PEMRA release said the song was aired on June 13 and showed the channel’s complete disregard for the sanctity of Ramzan.

The channel is required to submit its reply by June 18 with its CEO directed to appear for a personal hearing the same day.

KEY POINTS:

PEMRA issued notice for airing vulgar song.
Song aired on June 13 during Ramzan.
Starlite has until June 18 to respond.
CEO required to appear for hearing.
Regulator emphasizes respect for religious sentiments.

Relevant Topics

PEMRA

Starlite

Vulgar Song

Ramzan

Show-Cause

Television

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