Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Saleem Baig reappointed PEMRA Chairman for 4 years

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ISLAMABAD: The government has appointed Muhammad Salim Baig as Chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) for a period of four years. Salim Baig has been appointed as PEMRA Chairman till 30th September 2026 on contract basis. President Arif Alvi has approved the appointment.The Ministry of Information has issued the notification in compliance of … Read more

Shahzad Akbar Expresses Concern Over PEMRA’s Illegal Actions Against BOL News

Shahzad Akbar

Adviser to Prime Minister on Interior and Accountability Shahzad Akbar has expressed his views over the illegal actions taken by chairman PEMRA Saleem Baig while speaking to host Jameel Farooqui in BOL News’ Program ‘National Debate‘.

Shahzad Akbar said that,

“PEMRA is working under law, however, if an order is not complied with, contempt of court case is made.”

Shahzad Akbar also said that he will tell Prime Minister Imran Khan regarding the illegal actions by PEMRA for not airing BOL News in different areas of the country and placing the channel to the last number.

“I will convey the voice of BOL to the Prime Minister. The voice of BOL must have reached PM Imran Khan by now,” said Shahzad Akbar.

Moving ahead, Adviser to Prime Minister on Interior and Accountability also talked about the increasing inflation in the country and told BOL News’ National Debate’s host Jameel Farooqui that Government is taking all the possible measures to control inflation.

“Agreements with IPPs will be further improved,” said Shahzad Akbar.

Talking about Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N), Shahzad Akbar said,

“Nawaz Sharif is on the run and is helpless.”

He further told that the government can now make legal amendments in the Cabinet, however, the government still does not have majority members for constitutional amendments.

On the other hand, Shahzad Akbar said that Nawaz Sharif should be treated in Pakistan despite getting treatment abroad.

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Journalists protest in front of parliament house against chairman PEMRA

The journalist community has staged a protest against Chairman PEMRA Saleem Baig in front of the parliament house.

Chairman PEMRA’s illegal instructions, as illegal, malicious, hostile to the media, and an attack on Press Freedom.

Saleem Baig, Chairman PEMRA, has ordered the cable operators to shut down the broadcast of BOL News every Friday till Sunday.

Note that Chairman PEMRA has given illegal instructions to cable operators to shut down BOL News in different cities or place it on last numbers.

Along with the journalists, the members of PFUJ, RIUJ are also protesting against Chairman PEMRA for illegally targeting BOL News.

Journalists are demanding that Saleem Baig should step down from his designation.

RIUJ Secretary-General Tariq Ali Virk said,

“We will fight against the government for attacking media freedom”.

Secretary-General National Press Club Anwar Raza also raised his voice against chairman PEMRA Saleem Baig and sai,

“Rule of law should be equal for everyone. PEMRA should not take action against BOL Network on personal issues.”

He also said,

“PEMRA should give notice before shutting BOL News broadcast. If Chairman PEMRA will continue to do it, then we will take more strict actions against him.”

It is pertinent to mention here that Labbaik Pvt. Ltd, BOL News has submitted a complaint to register an FIR against Chairman PEMRA Saleem Baig and others to the SHO of Zaman Town.

Contempt of court petition against PEMRA Chairman Saleem Baig and others has also been filed by BOL News.

Chairman PEMRA Saleem Baig, DG Distribution, Regional Manager Akram Barkar, Inspector Lahore Mohammad Akram, Inspector PEMRA Lahore Mazhar have been made respondents in the petition.

As per the petition, Chairman PEMRA has given illegal instructions to cable operators to shut down BOL News in different cities despite the court orders given on 25th January. PEMRA officials have threatened the cable operators to put BOL News on the last number.

The petition filed by BOL News highlighted how PEMRA officials are deliberately violating court orders. For the contempt of court, BOL news urges to summon the Chairman PEMRA and others to the court.

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PEMRA GATE: ‘The appointment of Chairman PEMRA is illegal’ – PM Imran Khan

Chairman PEMRA Saleem Baig

Jameel Farooqui and Sami Ibrahim from BOL News sat with Prime Minister Imran Khan for an exclusive interview in early January. Apart from discussing the economic conditions of the country, the oppositions’ PDM and the role of youth, the PM also reiterated how federal institutions have been destroyed through illegal appointments of ineligible personnel including … Read more

PEMRA GATE: Nawaz Sharif & PEMRA Chairman: How the dismissal of one and appointment of other is in complete contrast

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Prime Minister PEMRA Chairman Personnel Name Nawaz Sharif Saleem Baig Tenure Period 5 years 4 years Way of Appointment Elected Selected Violation of Criteria Holding Iqama (Residence Permit in KSA) Several violations including selection not on grounds of merit; not meeting the work experience and educational requirement Petition filed in….. Supreme Court Lahore High Court … Read more

PEMRA GATE: PTV & Chairman PEMRA : How the dismissal of one and appointment of other is in complete contrast

Chairman PEMRA

PTV Chairman PEMRA Chairman Personnel Name Naeem Bukhari Saleem Baig Tenure Period 3 years 4 years Prior Experience before appointment Intelligent Lawyer; Renowned and Charismatic Television Personality Senior Officer in an unrelated govt. organization Chairman Tenure Not a single controversy created. Headed the institute with utmost dedication. Used his influence to promote the agenda of … Read more

PEMRA GATE: Chairman PEMRA Saleem Baig’s illegal appointment challenged in the court

Chairman PEMRA Saleem Baig

Key Points: – Media Fraternity has been protesting since months over the illegal appointment of Chairman PEMRA – Petition filed by journalist in Lahore High Court – Petition stating that the appointment is illegal – Apart from not meeting the work experience requirement, Saleem Baig’s educational background does not match the job requirement – Court … Read more