Pemra takes notice of TV programmes targeting a minority

Complaints lodged against NEO TV and Channel 92


Our Correspondent September 16, 2016
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ISLAMABAD: Media watchdog, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), on Thursday took notice of airing provocative content allegedly aimed to target a religious minority by two private television channels.

The complaint, filed by the President of Anjuman Ahmadiyya Pakistan, alleges that two satellite TV channels – NEO TV and Channel 92 – aired some content which was against the minority whose members have already been threatened, harassed and targeted for their religious beliefs.

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A statement issued by the media regulator said that not only Anjuman Ahmadiyya, but the general public too lodged complaints against the two separate programmes aired by these TV channels.

“Complaints have been forwarded to the Pemra’s Council of Complaints, Lahore, for further action,” said the statement.

According to the PEMRA laws, managements of both TV channels would be given opportunity to submit their stance with the authority.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 16th, 2016.

COMMENTS (18)

Shaharyar | 7 years ago | Reply Lets see if pemra does justice They banned hamza so they should banned these programs as well. Islams promotes justice right?
Shaharyar | 7 years ago | Reply Negative attitude? Who went first to secure kashmir? Who got u noble prize who was the one to introduce u to intenational communities. Do u here any ahmadi doing riots? Killing ppl causing chaos what negative attitude are u talking about. @Pakistan Zindabad:
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