PFUJ protests ARY closure
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 10 July 2014
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists protested against the closure of ARY News at PEMRA's offices. Journalists attempted to enter but were blocked by police.Summary
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Thursday protested in front of PEMRA offices against the closure of ARY News Television in some cities.
Reports said the protesting journalists made attempts to enter the PEMRA offices but were thwarted by the police.
PEMRA, the electronic media's regulatory authority, has yet to issue a notification of restoring the channel's transmission as directed by the court.
There are also reports of cable operators being pressured to keep ARY off.
KEY POINTS:
- PFUJ protests against ARY News closure
- Demonstrators challenged police to enter PEMRA offices
- PEMRA has not restored ARY's transmission as ordered
- Cable operators face pressure to remove ARY from service
- Event highlights ongoing media censorship issues in Pakistan
