PEMRA notice to Urdu 1 for airing Indian content

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 3 July 2017

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.