Supreme Court stops PEMRA from taking action against channels violating Ramzan guidelines
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 2 June 2017
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The Supreme Court has intervened to prevent PEMRA from penalizing broadcasters over alleged violations of Ramzan guidelines. A decision from the Islamabad High Court is expected soon.Summary
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court has stopped electronic media regulator PEMRA from taking any adverse action against channels violating its Ramzan guidelines.
The apex court was hearing a petition filed by Pakistan Broadcasters Association challenging the regulator’s guidelines.
In its order dated May 31, the Supreme Court directed the Islamabad High Court to pass an appropriate order in this regard on June 5.
Until then, no action can be taken against the PBA.
PEMRA had served show-cause notices on Geo Entertainment, Sindh TV, KTN and ARY Digital for violating the Ramzan guidelines it issued to television channels before the start of the holy month.
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Key Points
- Supreme Court stops PEMRA's action against channels.
- Order issued after a petition by Pakistan Broadcasters Association.
- PEMRA faced criticism for serving show-cause notices.
- Channels affected include Geo Entertainment and ARY Digital.
- Further decisions to be made by the Islamabad High Court.
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