PEMRA issues notice to ARY following complaint by Neo News reporter
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 7 August 2017
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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has issued a show-cause notice to ARY News based on a complaint by Neo News reporter Shakir Abbasi. The complaint alleges misrepresentation during coverage of a press conference.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Following a complaint filed by Neo News reporter Shakir Abbasi (pictured), the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has served a show-cause notice on ARY News.
According to the regulator, the complainant alleged that while airing the press conference of MNA Ayesha Gulalai and subsequent reports on August 1 and 2, the channel showed his pictures “with ulterior motive and in order to jeopardize his professional repute.”
“Moreover, ARY News described him a relative of Reham Khan, former wife of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. An old picture of Reham Khan with the complainant was also displayed on ARY News,” PEMRA said in a media release.
The complainant denied such allegations and termed ARY’s coverage as his character assassination. The complainant has sought action against the news channel.
PEMRA has directed ARY to reply to the show-cause notice by August 8. The news organization’s CEO is also required to appear for a personal hearing on August 8.
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Key Points
- PEMRA served notice to ARY News following a complaint from Shakir Abbasi.
- The complaint claims ARY misrepresented Abbasi's image during coverage.
- Abbasi denies allegations and seeks action against ARY News.
- ARY's portrayal linked Abbasi to Reham Khan, which he contests.
- ARY News must respond to the notice by August 8.
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