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Sindh High Court orders restoring ARY News immediately

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 10 August 2022

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Sindh High Court orders restoring ARY News immediately
The Sindh High Court has issued an order to restore ARY News transmission. This follows the channel's suspension after comments made by Shahbaz Gill.
Summary

KARACHI—The Sindh High Court (SHC) Wednesday ordered Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to restore transmission of ARY News immediately.

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) took down ARY News Monday evening after the regulator though PTI's Shahbaz Gill had attempted to incite mutiny within the military speaking on the channel's news show.

KEY POINTS:

  • Sindh High Court orders immediate restoration of ARY News.
  • PEMRA previously took down ARY News amid incitement allegations.
  • Shahbaz Gill's comments were deemed incendiary during a news show.
  • The court's ruling highlights legal oversight on media regulation.
  • ARY News is now expected to resume its broadcasting operations.

Relevant Topics

Sindh High Court
ARY News
PEMRA
Transmission
Shahbaz Gill
Pakistan

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