Minister assures action against channels airing 'obscene musical programs'
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 1 April 2014
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Federal Minister Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada pledged that the government will act against channels violating PEMRA laws. Concerns were raised about the impact of obscene musical programs on youth.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada assured the National Assembly Tuesday the government would take action against television channels violating PEMRA laws.
Responding to a calling attention notice moved by Sher Akbar Khan, Sahibzada Tariq Ullah, Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub and Aisha Syed, the minister said the Ministry of Information had directed Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to examine all aspects of the programs telecast by TV channels and submit a report. The government would take action after the report, he added.
The members had invited attention of the Ministry for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage to telecasting of “obscene musical programs” by private television channels wherein songs and dance by young boys and girls were being aired in the name of Pakistan Idol, which was causing grave concern among the public.
Aisha Syed said the program would have a negative impact on young generation. - APP
Key Points
- Action promised against channels violating regulations
- PEMRA to investigate telecasted content
- Concerns raised by National Assembly members
- Obscene programs linked to negative youth impact
- Government to act based on PEMRA's report
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