PEMRA serves notices on ARY News, two others
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 23 May 2019
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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.
