Hum TV served show-cause notice

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 23 May 2017

Hum TV is facing scrutiny from PEMRA after airing content that breached broadcasting codes. The regulatory authority received numerous complaints from viewers regarding the play aired on May 21.

Summary

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to Hum TV for airing content that violated the code of conduct.

PEMRA said it received a large number of complaints from viewers after the content went on air in the play Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain on May 21.

The viewers had sought action against the channel.

Hum has until May 30 to explain its position.

KEY POINTS:

• PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to Hum TV.
• Complaints were filed by viewers regarding a play.
• The play, Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain, aired on May 21.
• Hum TV has until May 30 to respond to PEMRA.
• Violation pertains to content that breaches local broadcasting codes.