Islamabad: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)Monday issued a fresh warning to TV channels to refrain from telecastingany content against the state institutions.
The regulatory body directed any content either recorded or produced underthe channels’ banner or aired during a live speech or a press talk againstinstitutions should not be aired.
PEMRA, in its statement, said that despite repeated directives, TV channelscontinue to violate them.
“There remains no ambiguity in our minds with regards to the laxity of thelicensees in ensuring compliance with the Code of Conduct and of PEMRA as aregulatory authority in penalising licensees on account of any violationsof the Code of Conduct,” read the statement.
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“If voluntary violations of the Code of Conduct or even negligence by thelicensees to ensure adherence thereto is not penalised by PEMRA, the Codeof Conduct will be reduced to a mere paper tiger and be rendered absolutelyredundant. We, therefore, issue a writ of mandamus to PEMRA to ensure thatthe following parameters laid down in the law and the Code of Conduct areadhered to in letter and spirit and that no violations thereof shall betolerated by PEMRA.”
