PEMRA slaps Rs100,000 fine on Neo TV
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 11 May 2016
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PEMRA has imposed a fine on Neo Television for airing inappropriate comments made by social media figure Qandeel Baloch. The channel must pay the fine and issue an apology by May 26 to avoid possible license suspension.Summary
ISLAMABAD - Electronic media's regulatory body PEMRA Wednesday slapped a fine of Rs100,000 on Neo Television for airing social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch's objectionable remarks.
The remarks against the Pakistani nation were broadcast in the program 'Ajeeb Sa' on April 10, a PEMRA release said. Neo Television have been given until May 26 to pay off the fine and also air an apology failing which the channel's license could be suspended.
The channel never responded to PEMRA's show cause notice issued on April 11.
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KEY POINTS:
- PEMRA fines Neo TV Rs100,000.
- Fine relates to remarks by Qandeel Baloch.
- Comments aired in the program 'Ajeeb Sa'.
- Neo TV must apologize by May 26.
- Failure to comply may result in license suspension.
