ISLAMABAD -In a surprise, PEMRA issues controversial order banninganchorpersons from appearing in any other talk show.
PEMRA on Sunday, through a notification, banned regular TV talk showanchors from appearing in other talk shows.
The authority also warned those indulging in “inappropriate and biasedanalyses and negative propaganda” of action.
According to a Pemra’s announcement, under its regulations, anchors areliable to host the show impartially and objectively without giving verdicton any issue.
Under the new directives, TV anchors who host regular shows cannotparticipate as an expert or commentator in any other talk show.
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The owners of channels have been directed not to allow anyone from usingtheir platforms to spread disinformation, speculative ideas and sub judiceinformation to misguide the masses.
The announcement said participants and guests of talk shows should bepicked with extreme care.
“Only those guests should be invited who bear good reputation, wideexperience and can give comments without any bias and have good command andknowledge on the subject of the programme,” Pemra said.
