Court suspends Interior Ministry's notification of canceling ARY NOC
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 13 August 2022
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The Sindh High Court has temporarily suspended the cancellation of ARY News' no-objection certificate. The case raises significant concerns about media operations in Pakistan.Summary
KARACHI—The Sindh High Court (SHC) Saturday suspended the Interior Ministry's notification of the cancellation of ARY News' no-objection certificate (NOC).
Appearing on behalf of regulator PEMRA, Advocate Shamsul Islam said the TV channel was spreading hatred. He asked the court to give the case three days before deciding the matter since this is a sensitive matter. He assured presenting shreds of evidence before the court.
However, ARY News's lawyer told the court that "ARY is operating under the rules and regulations," emphasizing that even before this, a negative campaign was started against the channel.
He said that if the TV transmission was not restored after the suspension of the notification, they would file a contempt of court petition.
The court issued notices to respondents for August 17.
Key Points
- Court suspends Interior Ministry's cancellation of ARY News' NOC.
- PEMRA claims ARY is spreading hatred and requests time for evidence.
- ARY's lawyer insists the channel is compliant with regulations.
- Contempt of court action threatened if transmission isn't restored.
- Next hearing scheduled for August 17.
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