PEMRA issues notices to 22 channels for irresponsible coverage of terrorist attack
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 23 November 2018
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PEMRA has issued show-cause notices to 22 television channels due to their extensive and irresponsible reporting on a terrorist attack. The regulator emphasized the need for responsible coverage to prevent public fear.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Electronic media regulator PEMRA on Friday served show-cause notices on 22 television channels for their marathon and irresponsible coverage of a terrorist attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi.
The regulator did not name the channels but said such extensive coverage was a violation of its rules and the electronic media code of conduct 2015.
PEMRA said that on several occasions in the past it had directed the television channels to be careful in covering terror-related incidents because they create fear among the public.
The channels have seven days to explain their positions.
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Key Points
- 22 TV channels received show-cause notices from PEMRA
- Irresponsible coverage of terrorist attack on Chinese consulate
- Violation of the electronic media code of conduct 2015
- Channels are given seven days to respond
- PEMRA previously warned about careful reporting on terror incidents
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