PEMRA Suspends News Channel’s License for Airing Hateful Content on 10th Muharram

[Morpheus]

PEMRA Suspends News Channel’s License for Airing Hateful Content on 10th Muharram
Posted 3 hours ago by Raza Rizvi

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has suspended the license of 24 News HD for broadcasting hateful content during the special transmission on 10th Muharram.
The media watchdog later issued a press release saying that the transmission of 24 News was suspended for airing ‘hate inciting content’ against PEMRA rules.

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On August 20, PEMRA had issued an advisory for all TV channels, directing them not to broadcast any material that would harm inter-faith harmony or was based on sectarianism and inciting hate.

However, the said TV channel disregarded the media advisory and aired hateful content during the special transmission of Ashura without exercising any editorial control.

The regulatory body said that it acted after receiving multiple complaints against the channel and suspended its license under Section 30, Clause 3 of the PEMRA Ordinance 2002.
The authority has also served a show-cause notice to the channel, seeking a response within 14 days. The license, however, will remain suspended till the completion of the inquiry.

PEMRA Suspends News Channel's License for Airing Hateful Content on 10th Muharram

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has suspended the license of 24 News HD for broadcasting hateful content during the

propakistani.pk

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Is this the same channel that was operating a news channel with a entertainment license?

 

[Patriot forever]

PEMRA Suspends News Channel’s License for Airing Hateful Content on 10th Muharram
Posted 3 hours ago by Raza Rizvi

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has suspended the license of 24 News HD for broadcasting hateful content during the special transmission on 10th Muharram.
The media watchdog later issued a press release saying that the transmission of 24 News was suspended for airing ‘hate inciting content’ against PEMRA rules.

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However, the said TV channel disregarded the media advisory and aired hateful content during the special transmission of Ashura without exercising any editorial control.

The regulatory body said that it acted after receiving multiple complaints against the channel and suspended its license under Section 30, Clause 3 of the PEMRA Ordinance 2002.
The authority has also served a show-cause notice to the channel, seeking a response within 14 days. The license, however, will remain suspended till the completion of the inquiry.

PEMRA Suspends News Channel's License for Airing Hateful Content on 10th Muharram

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has suspended the license of 24 News HD for broadcasting hateful content during the

propakistani.pk

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Is this the same channel that was operating a news channel with a entertainment license?

Yes it is the same channel. I hope it is done so for good this time around. This is not a case of one of event but organized publicity of hate content to create sectarian instability.

 

[Morpheus]

Yes it is the same channel. I hope it is done so for good this time around. This is not a case of one of event but organized publicity of hate content to create sectarian instability.

In that case, the judge that overturned the suspension should be brought investigated.

 

[Patriot forever]

In that case, the judge that overturned the suspension should be brought investigated.

I totally agree, judiciary and our flawed legal system is the main culprit in emboldening them. These judges have become more liberal that the west when it comes to freedom of speech. The term freedom of speech is coined by the west to spread their agendas and unrest in foreign states. Shah say ziada shah kay wafadar.
We know very well how the west deals with the so called 'freedom of speech' when it comes to their home ground.

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

In that case, the judge that overturned the suspension should be brought investigated.

And then the government will be accused of targeting the judiciary.

Can't even get Justice Issa to provide a simple money trail without him, his wife and entire khandaan and the opposition attacking the Army and government.

 

[Morpheus]

I totally agree, judiciary and our flawed legal system is the main culprit in emboldening them. These judges have become more liberal that the west when it comes to freedom of speech. The term freedom of speech is coined by the west to spread their agendas and unrest in foreign states. Shah say ziada shah kay wafadar.
We know very well how the west deals with the so called 'freedom of speech' when it comes to their home ground.

Freedom of speech means, Freedom of speech with consequences. There is no place on this planet, where freedom of speech has zero consequences.

 

[Patriot forever]

Freedom of speech means, Freedom of speech with consequences. There is no place on this planet, where freedom of speech has zero consequences.

I agree it comes with responsibility.

 

[HAIDER]

Good its State responsibility ..State rules ....

 

[TNT]

They should be banned permanently. These hateful sectarian retards need to be put away.

 

[El Sidd]

Pemra should do more