PEMRA suspends Neo TV license with immediate effect

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 6 May 2020

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has suspended the license of Neo TV due to persistent rule violations. This action follows the dismissal of Neo TV's plea in the Islamabad High Court.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Wednesday suspended Neo TV’s license for airing illegal transmission, violating rules, and an order of the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

In a notification, the authority said Neo TV was provided ample opportunities to revert to its original content. Still, the licensee failed to go back to its original programming of entertainment and continued violating PEMRA directives and the Islamabad High Court verdict.

"Due to non-compliance of license terms and conditions and orders of the authority, PEMRA suspends license conferred to M/s. Fun Infotainment Pvt. Ltd. "Neo TV" with immediate effect."

PEMRA had directed Neo TV to stop illegal transmission, but the channel challenged the decision in the Islamabad High Court, where its plea for a change of category was dismissed.

KEY POINTS:

• PEMRA suspended Neo TV's license with immediate effect.
• Violation of rules and failure to comply with court orders led to suspension.
• Neo TV was given chances to revert to original content but failed to do so.
• The channel challenged the suspension in court but was unsuccessful.
• This action reflects stricter regulatory enforcement in Pakistan's media landscape.