NA Speaker seeks action against owners of TV channels, anchors, analysts
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 9 August 2016
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Ayaz Sadiq, the Speaker of the National Assembly, has requested action against TV channels and their personnel for making derogatory remarks about MPs. He emphasized that such behavior undermines the integrity of Parliament and violates the Constitution.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker National Assembly (pictured) is seeking action against owners of television channels, their anchors and analysts who hurl allegations and use indecent language against members of the Parliament.
In a complaint sent to Absar Alam, Chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), Sadiq said that labeling the MPs as traitors by those appearing on television was not only a violation of the Constitution of Pakistan but also an insult to the Parliament.
He said that neither any anchor nor any analyst had any right to make such accusations.
Sadiq said in his complaint that action be taken against the owners of television channels, analysts and anchors under PEMRA laws and the Parliament be informed about it.
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Key Points
- Ayaz Sadiq seeks action against TV channel owners and analysts.
- Allegations against MPs labeled as treason are deemed unacceptable.
- Sadiq filed a complaint with PEMRA Chairman Absar Alam.
- Calls for enforcement of PEMRA laws on media personnel.
- Insulting language towards Parliament members is unconstitutional.
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