The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has fined 200,000 each on Geo Kahani and ARY News channels for airing objectionable remarks.
In a meeting in Islamabad, PEMRA ordered both the channels to deposit fine by March 14 and air an apology.
Fine on Geo Kahani has been imposed for airing objectionable language used by Dr Aamir Liaquat, whereas, a fine on ARY News has been imposed for airing objectionable remarks of a participant Zaid Hamid in a talk show “Sawal Yeh Hai” hosted by Dr Danish on December 12, 2015.