PEMRA notice to Urdu 1 for airing Indian content
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 3 July 2017
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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has taken action against Urdu 1 for airing Indian content. The channel must respond within three days to the issued notice.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Monday issued a show-cause notice to Urdu 1 TV for airing Indian content.
The regulator sought a reply from the organization within three days.
A media release said the channel had violated PEMRA decision of October 19, 2016 that barred airing of Indian content.
The organization’s CEO has been asked to appear for a hearing on July 6.
KEY POINTS:
- PEMRA issued a notice to Urdu 1 TV.
- The channel violated a ban on Indian content.
- Reply is required within three days.
- CEO must appear for a hearing on July 6.
- The ban was established on October 19, 2016.
