PEMRA tells TV channels not to have Senator Saboor in talk shows
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 26 October 2019
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PEMRA has issued a directive to television channels regarding Senator Hafiz Hamdullah Saboor. The senator's citizenship has been revoked by NADRA, classifying him as a confirmed alien.Summary
ISLAMABAD — Electronic media regulator PEMRA has directed all satellite television channels not to invite and project Senator Hafiz Hamdullah Saboor in their talks shows and news bulletins after NADRA declared him a “confirmed alien.”
PEMRA said that the National Database and Registration Authority had conveyed that the senator is not a Pakistani citizen.
“Therefore, NADRA vide its orders U/S 18(1) and 17(2) has canceled and digitally impounded the CNIC issued to Mr. Hafiz Hamdullah Saboor,” the regulator said.
KEY POINTS:
- PEMRA warns TV channels against featuring Saboor.
- NADRA confirms Senator is not a Pakistani citizen.
- CNIC for Hafiz Hamdullah Saboor has been canceled.
- Regulation applies to all satellite television channels.
- Legal action cited under NADRA's authority.
