PEMRA Bans TV Channels From Live Coverage of Unwanted Events
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has directed satellite television channels to comply with its existing ban on live … Read More The post PEMRA Bans TV Channels From Live Coverage of Unwanted Events appeared first on ProPakistani .
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has reissued its existing ban on live television broadcasts of events like explosions, shootings, and terrorist attacks. The regulator sent a reminder to news and current affairs channels, reminding them of a prohibition order it issued on February 20, 2023. This latest directive does not introduce a new ban but reinforces the earlier restrictions.
PEMRA instructed broadcasters to only air information confirmed by the relevant government department or law enforcement agency. This means channels must verify the details about these incidents with the concerned authorities before broadcasting them. The regulator also directed all channels to use a time-delay mechanism in their transmissions and form independent editorial boards.
Violations of these instructions could lead to action under Sections 29A, 30, and 33 of the PEMRA Ordinance. The rules apply to both the live transmission of these incidents and the verification of information in subsequent reporting. The PEMRA Bans TV Channels From Live Coverage of Unwanted Events directive was first reported by ProPakistani.
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