BOL News fined Rs1 million
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 27 October 2017
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PEMRA has imposed a Rs1 million fine on BOL News for broadcasting derogatory comments about JUI-F chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman. BOL is also mandated to air an apology and could face license revocation for repeated offenses.Summary
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has fined BOL News Rs1 million for airing “derogatory remarks and false allegations” against JUI-F chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman.
The allegations aired in the program Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga, hosted by Aamir Liaquat.
According to a PEMRA press release issued Friday, MNA Ms. Shahida Akhtar Ali had filed a complaint against the channel.
The release said that BOL is required to also air an apology and run tickers during its regular transmission.
PEMRA warned BOL that if there was a repeat violation, its license would be revoked.
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Key Points
- PEMRA fines BOL News Rs1 million for derogatory remarks.
- Fine results from a complaint by MNA Ms. Shahida Akhtar Ali.
- BOL News must air an apology and run tickers on their broadcasts.
- Further violations may lead to revocation of BOL's license.
- The remarks were made during the program Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga.
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