PEMRA temporarily suspends Din News and Neo licenses, imposes fines
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 26 November 2016
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PEMRA suspended the licenses of Din News and Neo TV due to allegations against a Supreme Court judge. Both channels face fines and were instructed to air apologies.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Electronic media watchdog PEMRA Saturday suspended Din News’ license for 30 days and that of Neo TV for seven days after both hurled allegations against a Supreme Court judge.
Both channels were also fined Rs1 million each while Sach TV was slapped with a similar fine for airing a telephone call during which the caller used indecent words against the judiciary.
All three erring channels were served show cause notices on November 19 and asked to respond by November 26 and also explain their positions at the PEMRA offices.
The three channels submitted their written responses but could not defend themselves. Following the hearing PEMRA announced its decision.
The channels have been directed to deposit the fines within 15 days and also asked to air apologies. The decision comes into effect on December 1 at 12pm.
KEY POINTS:
- Din News suspended for 30 days; Neo TV for 7 days.
- Both channels fined Rs1 million for their actions.
- Sach TV fined for airing indecent content.
- Channels were given a chance to respond but failed to defend themselves.
- Decision effective from December 1 at 12pm.
