Pakistan
TV channels should not air content against any state body: PEMRA
PEMRA directed that TV channels should make their editorial boards enforce PEMRA rules.
Islamabad: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) directed that TV channels should ensure that they do not air content against any state institution, reportedly.
In the statement issued by PEMRA, it is said that under Article 19 of the Constitution, freedom of expression and speech is the fundamental right of every citizen, however, this freedom is subject to some appropriate restrictions under the law.
Broadcasting content against state institutions is a violation of PEMRA Ordinance.
The statement added that under the PEMRA Code of Conduct 2015, TV channels cannot air content against the armed forces and the judiciary.
TV channels must ensure the implementation of PEMRA rules and make sure that they do not air content against any state institution, it continued.
PEMRA directed that TV channels should make their editorial boards enforce PEMRA rules.
The channels should effectively use the time delay mechanism in such a situation.
As per Clause 17 of PEMRA Code of Conduct 2015, TV channels should create a neutral and independent editorial board.
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