PTI government to merge media regulators
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 29 August 2018
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The Pakistani government plans to merge PEMRA and PCP into one authority for comprehensive media regulation. The move aims to enhance oversight of print, electronic, and social media.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry (pictured) on Wednesday said that the government plans to merge Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and the Press Council of Pakistan (PCP).
“One single authority – Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority – will regulate print, electronic and social media,” he said in a press talk.
He pointed out that opposition was not being given as much coverage on private television channels as Pakistan Television.
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf government last week announced giving the state-run Pakistan Television and Radio Pakistan complete editorial freedom.
Key Points
- Federal Information Minister announces media regulator merger.
- PEMRA and PCP will form the new Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority.
- The goal is to regulate print, electronic, and social media effectively.
- Opposition coverage discrepancies were highlighted in the announcement.
- State-run media given complete editorial freedom.
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