PEMRA issued 618 show-cause notices, warnings to TV channels
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 25 February 2019
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PEMRA has issued a total of 618 warnings and show-cause notices to violating TV channels. The authority has also banned 25 programs and suspended licenses for 13 channels.Summary
ISLAMABAD – A survey that forms part of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) report (2015-18) reveals that 65 percent of total viewers in Pakistan watch cable TV.
Another 25 percent are terrestrial viewers with only 9 percent having access to media through satellite dishes.
The report says that the regulator has so far issued 88 licenses for indigenous satellite TV among which 37 licenses are for entertainment category, 26 for news and current affairs, and 18 for the regional category.
PEMRA issued 618 show cause notices and warnings to TV channels that violated the code of conduct 2015. Twenty-five programs/advertisements were banned, and licenses of 13 TV channels suspended, and fines of Rs106.53 million imposed.
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Key Points
- PEMRA surveyed viewers from 2015-18, revealing 65% watch cable TV.
- A total of 88 licenses have been issued for satellite TV channels.
- Fines imposed amount to Rs106.53 million for violations.
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