PEMRA bans coverage of all rallies in Islamabad today

Islamabad: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Monday banned live and recorded coverage of all rallies, public gatherings in Islamabad, reportedly.

According to details, the notification of ban was issued by PEMRA for one day only.

The notification stated that the ban on live or recorded coverage of the protest, rally or public gathering has been imposed in view of the law and order situation.

PEMRA's notification said that in light of the Supreme Court's 2018 orders, the ban on coverage has been imposed under Section 27 of the PEMRA Ordinance.

It is pertinent to note that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan is appearing before Islamabad High Court (IHC) and expectedly Judicial Complex also for hearing in five different cases.