Media told to black out coverage of 37 banned outfits

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 20 November 2015

Pakistan's Interior Ministry has instructed media outlets to refrain from covering 37 banned organizations. A list of the outfits has been circulated to media houses to ensure compliance.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: The national media have been directed not to publish or air news about 37 banned outfits.The News reported Friday that the Ministry of Interior through PEMRA, has asked the media houses to black out their coverage.

The paper said the ministry has dispatched a list to the print and electronic media of these banned organizations/groups.

The list is: Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Sipah-e-Muhammad, Jaish-e-Muhammad, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Tehreek-e-Jafria Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Muhammadi, Tehreek-e-Islami, Al-Qaida, Millat-e-Islamia Pakistan, Khadim-ul-Islam, Islami Tehreek Pakistan, Jamiat-ul-Ansar, Jamiat-ul-Furqan, Khair-u-Nisa International Trust, Blaochistan Liberation Army, Islamic Students Movement of Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Islam, Ansar-ul-Islam, Haji Namdir Group, Tehreek Taliban Pakistan, Balochistan Republican Army, Balochistan Liberation Front, Balochistan Liberation United Front, Balochistan Armed Defense Organization, Shia Talaba Action Committee Gilgit, Tanzeem Naujawan-e-Ahle-Sunnat, People Aman Committee Lyari, Ahle-Sunnat Wal Jamaat, Amin Foundation, Rabita Trust, Anjuman Imamia Gilgit Baltistan, Muslim Students Organization Gilgit Baltistan, Tanzeem Ahle-Sunnat Wal Jamaat, Gilgit.

KEY POINTS:

• Interior Ministry directs media to black out 37 banned outfits.
• List provided to print and electronic media by PEMRA.
• Outfits include Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Jaish-e-Muhammad among others.
• Action taken for national security concerns.
• Media compliance is essential for maintaining public order.