PEMRA tells TV channels not to air anti-Pakistan slogans
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 23 August 2016
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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has issued an advisory to TV channels against airing anti-Pakistan content from MQM's Altaf Hussain. This directive emphasizes adherence to national regulations and media conduct.Summary
ISLAMABAD – In an advisory, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has told television channels not to air and re-run anti-Pakistan slogans from MQM chief Altaf Hussain’s speech on Monday.
PEMRA pointed out these slogans were repeatedly being aired in analysis and talk shows and directed its license holders to avoid doing so.
It said airing such content violated the spirit of National Action Plan and under the Supreme Court’s Code of Conduct for electronic media there was a ban on telecasting content that is anti-Pakistan and incites hatred.
Key Points
- PEMRA advises against airing slogans from Altaf Hussain's speech.
- Airing such content is deemed a violation of the National Action Plan.
- Supreme Court's Code of Conduct bans anti-Pakistan telecasts.
- PEMRA directs license holders to comply with the advisory.
- Content that incites hatred is prohibited under national regulations.
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