Pervaiz Rathore

Regulatory body suspends broadcast of Geo Television for 15 days

June 7, 2014

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on June 6, 2014 suspended Geo TV’s license for 15 days and imposed a fine of Rs10 million (US$ 100,000) , on a complaint filed by the Ministry of Defence on April 22 against airing unsubstantiated allegations against the chief of Pakistan military Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI). The five-member committee of PEMRA suspended the licenses

Pemra assures restoration of Geo News telecasts: Pervaiz

April 25, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rasheed has said that he talked to the Chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Pervaiz Rathore regarding the closure of Geo News in parts of the country and the Pemra chief had assured him that he would take steps for the restoration of telecast of Geo News. The

Regulatory body suspends broadcast of Geo Television for 15 days

Pemra assures restoration of Geo News telecasts: Pervaiz

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