PEMRA issues show-cause notices to Channel 24, Abb Takk

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 7 December 2018

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.