Regulator bans 'unlawful' broadcast of program by Express News

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 19 May 2018

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has taken action against Express News for airing the program DW Sawal without approval. This decision comes as part of ongoing media regulation efforts in Pakistan.
Summary

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has banned airing of program DW Sawal on Express News Television with immediate effect.

The regulator said the program broadcast every Thursday at 1:30 pm was produced by foreign news organization Deutsche Welle.

The program “is being aired on Express News unlawfully without any approval of the Authority,” PEMRA said in a media release.

Key Points

PEMRA bans DW Sawal program airing on Express News.
The program was produced by Deutsche Welle.
Broadcasting occurred without PEMRA's approval.
The ban is effective immediately.
PEMRA continues to enforce media regulations in Pakistan.

Relevant Topics

PEMRA

Express News

DW Sawal

Deutsche Welle

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