PEMRA okays suspending Neo transmission if it fails to pay fine, apologize
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 23 May 2016
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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has warned Neo Television of suspension due to non-compliance with a fine and apology request. This follows the airing of remarks that were deemed offensive to the nation.Summary
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has okayed suspending transmission of Neo Television in case the channel failed to air an apology and pay the required fine by May 26.
This was decided in a meeting of PEMRA Authority held in Islamabad Monday. PEMRA slapped a fine of Rs100,000 on Neo on May 11 for airing social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch's remarks against the Pakistani nation. These went on air in the program 'Ajeeb Sa' on April 10.
Neo did not respond to PEMRA's show cause notice issued on April 11.
Monday's meeting was chaired by PEMRA Chairman Absar Alam.
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KEY POINTS:
- PEMRA fines Neo TV Rs100,000 for airing controversial remarks.
- Neo has until May 26 to comply with the ruling.
- Failure to respond may lead to transmission suspension.
- Remarks aired by social media personality Qandeel Baloch.
- PEMRA meeting chaired by Absar Alam.
