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PEMRA fines Channel 24 for airing Ishaq Dar's interview

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 19 February 2022

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PEMRA fines Channel 24 for airing Ishaq Dar's interview
PEMRA imposed a Rs 1 million fine on Channel 24 for airing an interview with Ishaq Dar. The authority warned of possible license suspension for future infractions.

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Thursday imposed a fine of Rs 1 million fine on Channel 24 for airing an interview of former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in its program 'Dastak' aired on February 3, 2022.

Expressing reservations, the authority warned the channel management that in case of any violation of PEMRA rules, the channel's license would be suspended.

The decision was taken during the 169th meeting of PEMRA held under the chairmanship of Chairman Muhammad Saleem Baig at the PEMRA Headquarters.

KEY POINTS:

  • PEMRA fines Channel 24 Rs 1 million
  • Fine relates to an interview with Ishaq Dar
  • Aired on February 3, 2022
  • Warning issued for future violations
  • Decision made in PEMRA's 169th meeting

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