ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) hassuspended the license of the private TV Channel in Pakistan.
suspended the license of 24 News HD for broadcasting hateful content duringthe special transmission on 10th Muharram.
The media watchdog later issued a press release saying that thetransmission of 24 News was suspended for airing ‘hate inciting content’against PEMRA rules.
On August 20, PEMRA had issued an advisory for all TV channels, directingthem not to broadcast any material that would harm inter-faith harmony orwas based on sectarianism and inciting hate.
However, the said TV channel disregarded the media advisory and airedhateful content during the special transmission of Ashura withoutexercising any editorial control.——————————
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The regulatory body said that it acted after receiving multiple complaintsagainst the channel and suspended its license under Section 30, Clause 3 ofthe PEMRA Ordinance 2002.
The authority has also served a show-cause notice to the channel, seeking aresponse within 14 days. The license, however, will remain suspended tillthe completion of the inquiry.
