PEMRA refers senator's complaint against Channel 24 to its Council
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 26 April 2016
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Senator Rehman Malik has filed a complaint against Channel 24 for a parody he found offensive. The complaint has been referred to PEMRA's Council of Complaints for action.Summary
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has referred a complaint filed by Senator Rehman Malik against Channel 24 to its Council of Complaints.
The complaint relates to a broadcast of a parody he considered 'humiliating and derogatory.' The program the senator objected to is 'Meray Aziz Humwatno'. "I refer to the above parody show of Channel 24 which is not only humiliating, insulting, pack of lies but also against PEMRA rules as this show is not within the limits of decency," Rehman said in his complaint.
He called on PEMRA to take action against the program's producers, anchors and the channel's management.
KEY POINTS:
- Senator Rehman Malik files complaint against Channel 24.
- Complaint pertains to derogatory content in 'Meray Aziz Humwatno'.
- PEMRA has referred the issue to its Council of Complaints.
- Senator Malik cites violation of decency standards by the show.
- Calls for action against producers, anchors, and management.
