PEMRA warns Dharti TV for showing advert on black magic
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 10 August 2017
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PEMRA warned Dharti TV for airing a controversial commercial promoting black magic. The ad was deemed offensive and a violation of media codes.Summary
ISLAMABAD – For airing a commercial based on superstitions and inciting viewers to resort to black magic, electronic media watchdog PEMRA Thursday issued a warning to Dharti TV.
According to a PEMRA press release, the channel aired the controversial advert on August 4. It was titled ‘Al-Haaj Pasha Rohani Nageena Center’.
PEMRA said airing such content violated several of its clauses and the electronic media code of conduct.
“The content aired encourages public towards black magic and is highly offensive to the commonly accepted standards of decency as well as against religious beliefs.
The regulator has told the channel to stop airing the commercial immediately and warned of legal action if another violation occurred.
Key Points
- PEMRA issued a warning to Dharti TV for airing a black magic advert.
- The controversial ad aired on August 4 entitled 'Al-Haaj Pasha Rohani Nageena Center'.
- PEMRA cited violations of its clauses and media code of conduct.
- The content promotes superstitions and is offensive to religious beliefs.
- Legal action will follow if a similar violation occurs again.
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