Muslims are preparing for Ramadan with fervour and excitement now that the holy month is approaching. Muslims fast all day, giving them the opportunity to deepen their spiritually and renew their religion.
Among the plethora of Ramadan preparations, special transmissions are also introduced which comprises games, interviews and musical stuff. These television shows start right after Iftar and go till Sehr.
This year, the Ministry Of Religious Affairs’ has proposed a ban to stop the airing of game shows during the holy month.
Further, the ministry has set up six guidelines to be followed in respect of the holy month. The guidelines have been constructed after observing the previous years when the transmissions were a source of entertainment only.
Taking to Twitter, the Ministry has urged in a letter that these issued six guidelines need to be strictly followed by television channels. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri maintained that the promotion of Islamic teachings and sectarian harmony should be the sole interest and focus of the transmission.
Moreover, the ministry has urged Prime Minister to approve the guidelines. The ministry has urged channels to keep the set guidelines in mind in order to avoid any disturbance.
