Tag: Pemra

PEMRA bans Hamza Ali Abbasi from hosting Ramzan show

Hamza, who co-hosts the post-Iftar transmission, Ramzan Hamara Emaan with Aisha Khan for Aaj TV, was holding discussions on the Ahmadi community and blasphemy laws during his show.

PEMRA issues notice to Urdu1 for airing ‘indecent scenes’

PEMRA says if the channel failed to provide an answer till June 18, the body will take the further steps on its own.

PEMRA to reconsider ban on contraceptive ads after uproar

After a heated discussion on social media, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Saturday decided to refer its recent decision to ban...

PEMRA bans crime reenactment programs on TV

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Friday announced a ban on shows dramatising crimes such as rape, murder, robberies and suicide. Addressing a...

Legal report asks PEMRA to make fresh DTH service plans

Says executing service shall be tantamount to contempt of court Raises questions over functioning of PEMRA, observes Authority was being run illegally over years A due-diligence...

Tv anchor Shahid Masood’s no show at PEMRA hearing irks members

The council members were of the opinion that Dr Shahid had been informed well in time about the meeting and he should have ensured his presence.

PEMRA adopts strict strategy to streamline electronic media

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), under its new Chairman Absar Alam, has adopted a sustained, strict and effective campaign to streamline the electronic...

PEMRA takes notice of information minister’s ‘threats’ against TV anchor

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Sunday took notice of a complaint against Information Minister Pervez Rashid for allegedly threatening an anchor...

PEMRA fines ARY for inciting democratic set-up dislodgement

  The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Saturday recommended imposition of Rs 100,000 fine on ARY News on charges of incitement for dislodgement...

PEMRA asks federal govt to grant tax holiday, industry status to...

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in two different letters written to the federal government has requested to grant the status of industry to...

PEMRA censures ARY for ‘misleading’ analysis on appointment of army generals

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Friday warned a private news channel, ARY News, for airing 'irresponsible and baseless' analysis on appointments...

PTV appoints Canadian national to sensitive post after Salman Shehbaz clip...

A clip featuring Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s son Salman Shehbaz during a segment on Pakistan Television (PTV) highlighting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit...

PEMRA imposes Rs 1m fine on SAMAA TV for airing ‘vulgar...

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has recommended imposition of Rs 1 million fine on SAMAA TV for airing an indecent programme. SAMAA TV...

SC wants obscene, immoral programs on YouTube, TV blocked

Tells PEMRA, PTA to submit practical proposals for blocking obscene content within 15 days The Supreme Court (SC) has sought practicable proposals from senior lawyers,...

PEMRA advises TV channels to display ‘caution’ on Saudi-Iran conflict

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Wednesday issued guidelines in the wake of the recent Saudi-Iran row, advising media houses to deal with...

PEMRA’s former chief mulling to challenge unceremonious removal ‎in court

It seems that the appointment of the new Chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has failed to settle all the controversies in...

PEMRA issues notices to TV channels for ‘hurling false allegations, giving...

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Tuesday initiated punitive action against certain local channels for “hurling false allegations and passing highly personalised, abusive...