Hum TV fined Rs1 million for airing indecent content
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 31 March 2017
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PEMRA imposed a Rs1 million fine on Hum TV for airing objectionable clips from their drama serial. The decision follows numerous public complaints regarding indecent content.Summary
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Friday fined Hum TV Rs1 million for airing "objectionable clips" in one of its drama serials.
According to a PEMRA press release, after a number of complaints from the public, a show-cause notice was sent to Hum TV on February 20 seeking an explanation within seven days.
After hearing Hum TV's representatives, analyzing their written reply and reviewing the objectionable clips, a personal hearing committee unanimously agreed that the content was in violation of the Electronic Media (Programs and Advertisements) Code of Conduct, 2015.
"On account of the airing of the episode "Chew Gum" in the drama serial "Kitni Girhein Baqi Hein" having indecent content... a fine of Rs1,000,000 (rupees one million) is imposed on Hum TV, payable within three weeks from the issuance of this decision," said the press release.
It added that the channel was also warned to be more vigilant in the selection of the theme of its dramas or soaps, keeping in view the provisions of the Electronic Media (Programs and Advertisements) Code of Conduct 2015, socio-cultural norms and values. - Agencies
Key Points
- PEMRA fined Hum TV Rs1 million for objectionable content.
- The fine was related to the drama serial 'Kitni Girhein Baqi Hein'.
- Complaints from the public prompted PEMRA's investigation.
- Hum TV was warned to adhere to media conduct regulations.
- The fine must be paid within three weeks of the decision.
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