PEMRA to news channels: Refrain from airing content against judiciary
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 17 September 2018
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PEMRA has issued a directive to satellite TV channels against airing derogatory remarks about the judiciary. The regulator emphasized adherence to the Electronic Media Code of Conduct.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Electronic media regulator PEMRA on Monday directed all satellite TV channels not to air content that casts aspersions on the judiciary while referring to the Diamer Basha Dam Fund.
The regulator said that news channels in their current affairs programs/talk shows repeatedly broadcast derogatory remarks and comments against the superior judiciary.
PEMRA reminded the channels to refrain from airing such content which is in violation of Electronic Media (Programs and Advertisements) Code of Conduct, 2015.
It also reiterated that the news organizations appoint in-house monitoring/editorial committees and to have time-delay mechanism in place.
Key Points
- PEMRA warns channels against derogatory content about the judiciary.
- Content related to the Diamer Basha Dam Fund has been scrutinized.
- Channels must have in-house monitoring and time-delay systems.
- Violations of the Electronic Media Code of Conduct will not be tolerated.
- Current affairs programs are specifically under review.
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