Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority’s (PEMRA) website was hacked by Indian hackers, Bol news reported today. The notorious Indian cyber terrorism has once again breached the security of federal institutions across the borders. It was reported that, PEMRA, which is independent and constitutionally established federal institution responsible for regulating and issuing channel licenses for establishment … Read more
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) imposed a ban on the coverage of protests and sit-ins at The Mall and also to inform all the television channels. PEMRA has issued a notification to bar media coverage of protests on Mall Road. Earlier on Friday the Lahore High Court (LHC) released interim written order in a … Read more
Pakistani flags in residential areas and on the government buildings will fly half-mast on Thursday. The country will observe ‘black day’ on August 15. According to a notification issued by the ministry of interior, the decision has been taken to highlight the Indian atrocities. India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15. Pakistan will observe … Read more
The Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has completely banned the broadcast of Indian content on local TV and FM radio stations. According to a directive issued by the Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority, the authority has banned the broadcasting of Indian content on satellite TV channels and radio. PEMRA has stated that Indian clips, songs, and … Read more
Contempt of court-IHC issues notice over ridicule of Valentine’s Day verdict The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued show-cause notices to GEO TV over the content of its show ‘Report Card’, as well as its anchor and analysts. Contempt of court case has been filed after the show “Report Card” on GEO TV ridiculed a ruling … Read more
The masses speak out against Jang & GEO The anti-Pakistani attitude of Jang and Geo lead to protests in Islamabad and Karachi. The news channels aired controversy when they twisted and turned the statement by the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir. Civil Society members in Islamabad organized a protest outside the National Press club following … Read more
Social media bashed GEO News show for choosing Bollywood music director Shankar Mahadevan and singer Shweta Pandit as show judges. Pakistanis tried to use the power of social media to put pressure on the local media network to cancel the singing competition based on the same reasons. The hashtag #GeoBetraysYetAgain gathered a lot of traction, … Read more
GEO/JANG Group served notice for fanning sectarianism The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) served a notice to GEO Group after receiving complaints from the public against the program ‘Naya Pakistan’. It was added that a large number of masses strongly reacted to the program anchored by Talat Hussain on February 22 on Geo News. … Read more
PEMRA members have referred GEO TV as a mere show-off. Sources revealed that the time limit for appealing against minor penalties granted to Geo TV ended and the government did not request the court to extend the punishment. The news was reported in July 2014. According to details, PEMRA member Mian Shams said that the … Read more
The masses revolt against Blasphemy Religious scholars advise the public to boycott Geo News after the network aired blasphemous content in an attempt to disintegrate Pakistani society. The scholar came on TV and proclaimed that the Geo network aired offensive content against the family of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in a morning TV show. Mubasher … Read more
