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Whither electronic media?
We are now missing good humorous content as well when it comes to finesse and finer sensibilities
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Pemra takes notice of TV programmes targeting a minority
Complaints lodged against NEO TV and Channel 92
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Media authority: PEMRA eyes action against illegal DTH
Pemra adds two more clauses in its DTH licensing rules
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PEMRA issues show cause notice to Geo News for airing 'fake news'
News channel reportedly aired unfounded, objectionable content regarding Pakistan's ambassador to US
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Pemra to crackdown on Indian DTH, channels in Pakistan
Measures being taken are intended to curb use of illegal Indian satellite dishes in Pakistan
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Missing children’s issue: Who’s responsible for spreading rumours?
Media criticised for its failure to verify reports on the matter
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Fundraising campaign: JuD, FiF donation camps persist
Police say they have removed two camps and detained those running them under terrorism laws
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13 channels docked for airing ‘false news’
Each channel to pay a penalty of Rs0.5m, tender apology
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PEMRA slaps 45-day ban on Dr Shahid Masood show
The show has been banned for 45 days for casting aspersions on Chief Justice Sindh High Court
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Slandering MPs: NA speaker asks Pemra to act against TV channels
Calling lawmakers traitors on TV is a violation of the Constitution
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media industry: Pemra chief for respecting laws
He said Pemra is an independent organisation
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Television addiction: PTI MPA moves resolution against cartoon airtime
Malik Taimoor Masood wants PEMRA to regulate cartoon channels
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Anti-judiciary campaign case: CJP distances himself from five-member bench
Pemra chairperson says a number of cases against actions taken by the authority are currently pending in high court
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Media watchdog faces legal, operational challenges: chairman
The current set-up requires 182 employees, while it possesses strength of only 29 people, Alam said
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Unlicensed channels: SC seeks reply from govt, PEMRA
The unlicensed radio stations are allegedly run by a wing of the military
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Supreme Court seeks reply from govt, PEMRA over 'illegal' radio channels operated by ISPR
Asma Jahangir says federal govt and Pemra should be directed to disclose the number of radio stations run by ISPR
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Imran's third marriage: PTI files complaint against media for spreading 'disinformation'
Unethical of media to spread false news of my marriage based upon absolute lies: Imran Khan
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PEMRA moves SC against suspension of ban on Amir Liaquat’s ‘Inam Ghar’
SHC had annulled the media regulator's notification suspending Geo TV's entertainment programme Inam Ghar
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Geo programme: Pemra bans Inaam Ghar for three days
The programme will remain suspended from June 28 to June 30
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PEMRA told to enforce its code of conduct
Church plea disposed of after govt says its land won’t be acquired
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Clamp down on channels violating code of conduct, LHC directs Pemra
The media watchdog directed to take action against channels airing pornography, black magic and quackery
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Notice issued to Metro One TV for airing abusive remarks during live show
PEMRA directs the private channel to submit official response over violation of its ordinance by July 5
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PEMRA asks TV One, Aaj News to apologise after controversial Ramazan transmission
Ban on Hamza Ali Abbassi would be lifted after airing the apology, says statement
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Ban on Hamza Ali Abbasi: What's the future of TV programming in Pakistan?
Ramzan transmissions seem to generate a new controversy every year
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Dr Asim’s mother wants PEMRA to disallow airing of confessional videos
SHC dismisses urgent hearing application on power of attorney issue
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Following threats, PEMRA puts a lid on Hamza Ali Abbasi's Ramazan transmission
Move comes after the actor announced he would discuss rights of Ahmadi community in his last show
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Pemra issues notice to TV channel for airing 'suicide scenes'
Dr Amir Liaquat Hussain in his June 13 programme showed scenes 'of a girl committing suicide', says notification
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Pemra sends notice to private TV channel for airing fight between JUI-F senator, Marvi Sirmed
Pemra asks NewsOne to explain decision to air fight by June 17 or face a fine of Rs1 million or cancellation of show
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PEMRA issues notice to Urdu1 for airing 'indecent scenes'
The questionable scenes were shown in a drama titled 'Ye hayn Muhabatein' on June 1
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Pemra puts decision to ban condom ads on hold
Advertisements related to contraceptives and family planning products will not be aired during primetime
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Pemra bans condom ads
Decision comes as a result of numerous complaints received by Pemra against 'undesired' content in condom ads
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Indecent propaganda: PEMRA seeks FIA, PTA help against smear campaign
An indecent propaganda campaign against PEMRA has been launched for vested interests on social media
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‘Objectionable’ content: Top court urges PEMRA to rope in channels
CJP voices concern over staged talk shows, defamation
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Pemra bans crime re-enactment shows on TV
Channels would not be allowed to telecast re-enactment of crimes such as rape & murder, announced chairman Absar Alam
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Rest, rest, perturbed spirit
Lollywood is coming back to life, indie films are being tossed together in Islamabad
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Pervaiz Rashid appears before PEMRA panel
Pervaiz Rashid said he had commented on a TV programme of Dr Shahid Masood
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Big brother returns?
Qadri only became so big because we failed to come up with appropriate narrative after Salman Taseer’s assassination
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Responsibility: Govt’s reply sought on TV content
PEMRA on a petition seeking a ban on broadcasting of television serials based on crime stories
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Anchorperson’s plea: PEMRA takes notice of minister's alleged threats
After taking notice of the filed complaint, Pemra has conveyed the matter to Pemra Council of Complainants
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Pemra takes notice of information minister's alleged threats against TV anchor
Dr Shahid Masood had filed a complaint against Pervez Rashid after the latter allegedly threatened him on air
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Illegal: 200 Indian DTH destroyed by PEMRA
DTH in violation of PEMRA laws
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ARY News warned over anti-Malala hate speech
Programme on the channel used "indecent & uncivilised" language to describe the youngest Nobel laureate, says PEMRA
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PEMRA advice: No TV shows promoting crime
TV channels have been advised to comply with the Electronic Media (Programmes and Advertisements) Code of Conduct-2015
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SPN policy: Cable operators expect new PEMRA chief to resolve problems
The members also requested Pemra to allow a tax holiday for an effective transfer from analogue to digital cable
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Watchdog recommends fine on Samaa TV
Samaa TV had aired reenactment of crime story in which a vulgar text message was shown in its original form
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Plea Against Ary: PEMRA ordered to take action
The counsel said the regulatory body had asked the respondent to submit a response
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Pemra advisory: Caution advised in Saudi-Iran reporting
No one has the right to call a person or a citizen a kafir, the advisory said
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Pemra issues guidelines on Iran-Saudi row
Authority says media houses may have hurt sentiments of some communities and breached the National Action Plan
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Cable Digitalisation: PEMRA agrees to extend deadline
A phased mechanism will be finalised in the next meeting