PEMRA serves notices on 12 channels for 'irresponsible coverage'
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 29 June 2020
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PEMRA has taken action against 12 news channels for their coverage of a recent terrorist attack on the Karachi Stock Exchange. The channels are required to respond within a week to avoid legal repercussions.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory (PEMRA) on Monday issued notices to several news channels for ‘irresponsible coverage’ of the terrorist attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi.
The regulator served notices on ARY, Geo, Express-News, DawnNews, BOL, Such, GNN, Abb Takk, Capital, GTV, Dunya News and Channel 24.
"Channels have been asked to respond within 7 days, failing which legal action under PEMRA law shall be initiated,” PEMRA said.
All four terrorists who stormed the building were killed. One sub-inspector and three security guards were martyred.
Photo: Reuters
Key Points
- PEMRA issued notices to 12 news channels on irresponsible reporting.
- The channels include ARY, Geo, Express-News, and others.
- Channels must respond within 7 days to avoid legal action.
- The terrorist attack resulted in the deaths of 1 sub-inspector and 3 security guards.
- All four terrorists involved in the attack were killed.
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