PEMRA issues show-cause notices to Channel 24, Abb Takk
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 7 December 2018
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PEMRA has taken action against Channel 24 and Abb Takk for airing controversial political content. The channels must respond and appear for a hearing.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Electronic media regulator PEMRA has served show-cause notices on Channel 24 and Abb Takk TV for airing an unedited public address that had abusive and derogatory slogans chanted by workers of a political party.
The regulator pointed out that it was a violation of its laws and code of conduct.
PEMRA has directed the channels to effectively deploy a time delay mechanism to avoid such violations in the future.
Both channels are required to submit written responses and also have their officials appear for a personal hearing on December 13.
Key Points
- PEMRA issued show-cause notices to Channel 24 and Abb Takk.
- Violations involved airing unedited political content with derogatory slogans.
- Channels must implement a time delay mechanism to prevent future violations.
- Responses are required before a personal hearing on December 13.
- PEMRA enforces regulations to maintain media standards.
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