PEMRA directs TV channels to broadcast national anthem
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 31 July 2015
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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued new directives for private TV channels. Channels are now required to begin broadcasts with the national anthem and limit foreign content.Summary
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has directed private television channels to start their daily broadcasts by playing the national anthem. The authority also barred TV channels from broadcasting Nelam Ghar-type programs in Ramadan as these hurt the sanctity of the sacred month, PEMRA said in a Press release. It has also directed the TV channels to refrain from: 1. airing more than 10 percent of foreign content 2. advertisements of more than 12 minutes per hour 3. clips of songs under the garb of entertainment in news bulletins 4. unethical content in programs or ads 5. filming of crime scenes that could help promote crime in the society The authority also asked the management of private television channels to start useful and educational programs for children, like cartoons.
KEY POINTS:
- PEMRA directs channels to broadcast national anthem daily.
- TV channels are prohibited from airing Nelam Ghar-type programs in Ramadan.
- Restrictions include limiting foreign content to 10 percent and ads to 12 minutes per hour.
