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No promotion of Valentine's Day, PEMRA reminds TV channels
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 7 February 2018
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The electronic media regulator PEMRA has issued a reminder to all satellite television channels and FM Radio licensees regarding Valentine's Day. This directive follows an order from the Islamabad High Court prohibiting the promotion and celebration of the event in public and media.Summary
ISLAMABAD – The electronic media regulator PEMRA Wednesday reminded all satellite television channels and FM Radio licensees not to promote Valentine’s Day.
The regulator quoted an order of the Islamabad High Court passed last year in February in its reminder: “…in the meanwhile, respondents are directed to ensure that nothing about the celebrations of Valentine’s Day and its promotion is spread on the Electronic and Print Media. No event shall be held at official level and at any public place. Chairman, PEMRA is directed to ensure that all the TV channels shall stop the promotion of Valentine Day, forthwith.”
The IHC orders were passed on a writ petition titled ‘Mr. Abdul Waheed vs Federation of Pakistan.’
Key Points
- PEMRA issued a reminder to stop promoting Valentine's Day.
- The directive is based on an Islamabad High Court order from last year.
- No events related to Valentine's Day are allowed in public spaces.
- TV channels must comply with the court's instructions immediately.
- The order stems from a writ petition regarding the celebration of Valentine's Day.
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