PEMRA serves notices on 14 TV channels for airing Nehal Hashmi's speech
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 20 October 2018
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PEMRA served notices to 14 TV channels for broadcasting Nehal Hashmi's speech that disparaged the armed forces. The channels include major networks such as Geo and ARY.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Electronic media regulator PEMRA has issued show-cause notices to at least 14 television channels for airing Nehal Hashmi’s speech in which he cast aspersions on the armed forces.
The channels served notices are Neo, Public, Samaa, GNN, Hum News, Metro One, BOL, Channel 5, Channel 24, Geo, 7 News, 92 News, Abb Takk, and ARY.
The regulator said the airing of such a controversial speech violated the code of conduct.
PEMRA pointed out that Hashmi is known for giving controversial statements and was reprimanded by the Supreme Court of Pakistan for his conduct.
“Extending airtime to him is tantamount to willful breach of media ethics as well as PEMRA laws,” the regulator said.
The erring channels are required to submit their replies by October 26, and their CEOs asked to appear for a personal hearing.
Key Points
- PEMRA issued notices to 14 TV channels.
- Nehal Hashmi's speech criticized the armed forces.
- Violations of media conduct regulations noted.
- Channels must respond by October 26.
- CEOs required for personal hearings.
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