PEMRA approves complete ban on Indian content

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 19 October 2016

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has implemented a complete ban on Indian content effective October 21. This move follows government approval and cancels previous rights given during the Musharraf era.

Summary

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Wednesday approved a complete ban on airing of Indian content on satellite television channels and radio starting October 21 from 3:00pm.

The decision came after the government responded to a summary the authority had sent to it earlier. The government gave the watchdog complete authority to decide on the matter. As a result, PEMRA announced the cancellation of one-sided rights given to India during Pervez Musharraf’s government.

A PEMRA statement warned that violators of the ban will have their licenses suspended without any show cause notice being issued.

KEY POINTS:

• PEMRA bans Indian content on TV and radio.
• The ban starts on October 21 at 3:00pm.
• Government granted PEMRA full authority on the matter.
• Violators will face license suspension without notice.
• Cancellation of rights granted during Pervez Musharraf's government.