Tag: #PEMRA
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PEMRA sends notice of accountability to Express News for airing ‘irresponsible’ words
In his show, Anchor Aftab Iqbal allegedly mentioned the Companions of Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.) inappropriately regarding the battle of Uhud. Following which he was severely criticized. However, now PEMRA has also sought an answer from Express News. Eid to be celebrated on the same day in Pakistan Despite COVID, PIA shows Recovery Road blocks for…
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Raja Jawad Abbas grants bail to PEMRA employee
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): The Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan Tuesday granted bail to PEMRA employee Khalid Mahmood, arrested in the Islamabad High Court case. The police could not submit the discharge report before the court. The investigating officer said that it was a high profile case and some time was required for the report.Due…
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Karachi Desk Editors Association condemns suspension of Bol News license, fine
The closure of Bol News is an attack on freedom of expression, Chairman Kedia said. The Karachi Desk Editors Association has termed the decision of PEMRA, to suspend the license of Bol News for one month and impose a fine, a restriction on freedom of expression and demanded immediate resumption of broadcasting of the channel.…
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Bol News gets suspended
Lahore, 22nd January: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has suspended the license of a private TV channel. According to a Baaghi TV report, PEMRA has suspended the TV license of Pakistan’s local Bol News Channel. According to reports, a talk show on Bol News against the judiciary prompted PEMRA to take such a step.…
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Warning Issued to Geo TV’s Drama over Inappropriate Dialogues
Lahore, 15th December: Geo TV’s recent drama is being criticised for its inappropriate content and dialogues. Baaghi TV: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has warned the creators of the Geo TV drama serial ‘Fitrat’ for showing inappropriate dialogues and content. The authority has ordered the channel to align its editing policy with PEMRA’s…
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Channel 24: Court sets a new date for hearing
Lahore, 28th October: The court has given a new date to PEMRA for the closure of Channel 24 and other channels. Baaghi TV: The Lahore High Court heard petitions filed by PEMRA against the closure of Channel 24 and other channels. The larger bench adjourned the hearing on the petitions till November 4. Before a…
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Pakistan to launch first online video streaming platform
Islamabad, 23rd October: Pakistan’s first online video streaming platform is ready for launch. Baaghi TV: According to reports, Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry has announced the launch of Netflix (Pakistani version) service in the country soon. Fawad Chaudhry on Twitter said that Pakistan’s first OTT is going to be launched, (in the style of…
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Motorway Abuse Case, LHC issues important order
According to the reports of Baaghi TV, an appeal against the decision to ban coverage of PEMRA’s motorway abuse case was heard in the Lahore High Court. The Lahore High Court has reportedly suspended notification of ban on reporting of the motorway abuse case. Two-member bench headed by Chief Justice Qasim Khan ordered the suspension of…
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Web series ‘Churails’ suffers a hitch
Lahore, 7th October: Famous Pakistani web series ‘Churails’ is banned in Pakistan after facing controversies. According to Baaghi TV, web series ‘Churails’ has been banned in Pakistan after it’s dialogues went viral on social media a couple of days back. Pakistani senior actress Hina Bayat who acted in the series delivered a monologue that went…
