Abb Takk fined Rs100,000 for not using time-delay mechanism

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 6 January 2016

Abb Takk Television has been penalized by PEMRA for broadcasting derogatory remarks without a time-delay mechanism. This regulation aims to enhance editorial control over live transmissions.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: Electronic media's regulatory body PEMRA has slapped a fine of Rs100,000 on Abb Takk Television for failing to install time-delay mechanism and let derogatory remarks go on air.

This happened in the program 'Tonight with Fereeha' hosted by Fereeha Idrees which was aired on October 19, 2015.

PEMRA wants all channels to use a time delay mechanism to maintain editorial control - meaning that live transmissions reach viewers after a gap of few seconds during which any unwanted remarks or scenes can be filtered out.

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KEY POINTS:

• PEMRA imposed a Rs100,000 fine on Abb Takk Television.
• The fine was due to failure in installing a time-delay mechanism.
• Derogatory remarks aired during 'Tonight with Fereeha' on October 19, 2015.
• PEMRA's regulations require a time-delay for live broadcasts.
• The time-delay allows for filtering unwanted content before airing.