PEMRA bans broadcast of leaked CCTV footage

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 14 November 2021

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has banned the broadcast of leaked CCTV footage in the Noor Mukadam murder case. Violators will face strict action as per the PEMRA Ordinance.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has prohibited all television stations from telecasting the leaked CCTV video footage of Noor Mukadam and accused Zahir Jaffer.

According to a statement on Sunday, it is illegal to broadcast CCTV video from the Noor Mukadam murder case under Section 27 of the PEMRA Ordinance 2002.

Additionally, the notification requires all satellite television channels to cease showing the CCTV footage immediately.

"...Strict action shall be initiated against the violators under Section 29, 30 and 33 of PEMRA Ordinance 2002," it further warned.

On Saturday, the footage, handed over to the lawyers during the court proceedings, was leaked and widely shared on social media. Almost every TV channel aired the leaked footage as breaking news.

KEY POINTS:

• PEMRA prohibits airing of leaked CCTV footage.
• The ban is enforced under Section 27 of the PEMRA Ordinance 2002.
• Satellite TV channels must cease broadcasting the footage immediately.
• Strict action will be taken against violators under Sections 29, 30, and 33.
• The footage was leaked during court proceedings and widely shared on social media.