ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has banned speeches of proclaimed offenders and absconders Nawaz Sharif on Thursday.
According to a notification issued by PEMRA, “A self-explanatory complaint received from Mr Muhammad Azhar Siddique against the several news channels in particular who aired the interview, speech, public addresses of an absconder or a proclaimed offender.”
It was found upon investigating the complaint that news channels were violating the earlier directive of the Authority which had been issued on May 27, 2019, on proclaimed offenders, read the PEMRA’s notice.
The notification reminded TV channels that they were bound to comply with PEMRA laws as well as parameters laid down in PLD 2019 Supreme Coun 1 and PLD 2016 Karachi 238. A copy of the provisions of the ordinance was attached with the notification:
“Clause 4(10) of the Code of Conduct is very important because by discussing and reviewing the contents of a programme prior to the time it is aired or recorded, the licensee can ensure that the contents of such programme conform to the Code of Conduct.
Therefore, licensees can make certain that programmes on sub judice matters are aired in an informative manner and are handled objectively [Clause 4(3) absconders.”
The decision has come after the speeches of the absconding three-time Prime Minister and PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif were broadcasted on the national television and the government demanded the authorities to take notice of it.
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