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PEMRA serves notices on ARY News, two others

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 23 May 2019

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PEMRA serves notices on ARY News, two others
PEMRA has taken action against ARY News for its coverage of the tragic case of Farishta Mohmand. Notices were also issued to News 5 and News One TV for their inappropriate content.
Summary

ISLAMABAD – Electronic media regulator PEMRA has served show-cause notice on ARY News for its irresponsible reporting on Farishta Mohmand, a 10-year-old girl who was kidnapped, raped, and killed in Islamabad.

ARY ran a series of tickers that seemed to justify the rape and such journalism angered tweeple with #BoycottARYNews a top trend on Twitter on Wednesday.

PEMRA also issued a show-cause notice to News 5 for airing an improper audio call.

A notice was also served on News One TV after its program host Sahir Lodhi asked objectionable and indecent questions to religious scholars in the Ishq Ramzan program.

KEY POINTS:

  • PEMRA issued show-cause notice to ARY News for irresponsible reporting.
  • ARY News criticized for justifying rape in tickers regarding Farishta Mohmand's case.
  • News 5 received notice for airing improper audio content.
  • News One TV faced action for indecent questions during Ishq Ramzan program.
  • Public outrage led to trending #BoycottARYNews on Twitter.

Relevant Topics

PEMRA
ARY News
Show-Cause Notice
Islamabad
Media Regulation
News 5

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