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Regulator issues notice to BOL News
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 6 September 2017
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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has issued a show-cause notice to BOL News over derogatory remarks by program host Hamza Ali Abbasi. The remarks are seen as promoting anti-Pakistan sentiments and violating media codes.Summary
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued a show-cause notice to BOL News after a program host passed “derogatory remarks” about the Pakistani passport.
PEMRA said Wednesday that Hamza Ali Abbasi’s remarks amounted to “spread of hatred and provokes anti-Pakistan sentiments.”
Abbasi hosts the program Headquarter Debate.
The regulator said the program also violated several PEMRA clauses and the Electronic Media Code of Conduct 2015.
The channel has until September 13 to submit its reply. Its CEO is also required to appear for a personal hearing.
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Key Points
- PEMRA issued a notice to BOL News for hate speech.
- Hamza Ali Abbasi made derogatory comments about the Pakistani passport.
- The comments are deemed to provoke anti-Pakistan sentiments.
- BOL News has until September 13 to respond.
- The channel's CEO must attend a personal hearing.
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