Tag: Pemra

New media law will crackdown on fake news, says minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister of Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday said that government will establish a new media regulatory authority by abolishing the...

PEMRA reminds code of conduct to channel in crime reporting

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has reiterated all news and current affairs channels to strictly adhere to the media ethics while...

PEMRA approves TV rating regulations

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), in its 145th meeting held at PEMRA HQs Islamabad on Tuesday, was apprised of the orders passed by...

PEMRA issues notice to TV channels for false reporting against ministers

LAHORE: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued a notice to two local TV channels for airing false news against Finance Minister...

Fawad asks PEMRA to act against false news about ministers

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) should take notice and initiate action against...

Fawad asks PEMRA to launch enquiry against allegations on Shehryar Afridi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has condemned the allegations made against Interior State Minister Shehryar Afridi of using the government's...

SC criticises PEMRA over re-placement of TV channels

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction over Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority PEMRA) for changing the frequency and placement of several private...

PEMRA warns TV channels against airing inappropriate content in kids’ programmes

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has advised entertainment satellite TV channels to broadcast only such content that educates children about personal...

ECP files complaint against anchorpersons for using ‘derogatory’ language

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday asked Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to take notice of Dr Shahid Masood and Sabir...

PEMRA warns media outlets against criticising judiciary on live shows 

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Monday advised the media outlets to refrain from criticising judiciary, especially in reference to Diamer-Bhasha Dam fund,...

No media law will be introduced or amended without consultation, minister...

Info Minister Fawad Chaudhry says next 10 years to bring unprecedented technological revolution  ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday said the...

PEMRA asks STV channels to comply with Electronic Media Code of...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued directives to all satellite TV channels, reminding them to review their entertainment and news content...

Osman Khalid Butt slams PEMRA for labelling Pakistani dramas ‘bold’

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), on Monday, released a notice calling out local TV serials "for not depicting the true picture of Pakistan." The...

PEMRA wants TV channels to stop producing ‘bold, indecent’ dramas

--Mixed reactions start pouring in on Twitter LAHORE: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has directed all satellite television channels of the country to refrain...

Uniform regulatory body for all media ‘provocative’, says Babar

ISLAMABAD:  Former senator and Secretary General of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Farhatullah Babar on Friday condemned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government's decision to abolish Pakistan...

PPP asks PEMRA to take strict action against TV channels airing...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) asked Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to take immediate stern action against TV channels for broadcasting fabricated and...

PEMRA directs channels to dedicate ad spots, hold fundraising telethons for...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has directed all the satellite TV Channels in Pakistan to broadcast public service announcements (PSAs) appealing...