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PPF concerned over the massive crackdown on Belarusian media

PPF concerned over the massive crackdown on Belarusian mediaPakistan Press Foundation (PPF), in a letter to Andrei Kobyakov , Prime Minister Republic of Belarus, expressed serious concern over the raid on independent broadcaster Belsat TV in Minsk, detained one employee, a videographer on March 25 and

‘PTA lacks manpower, resources to monitor online content’

‘PTA lacks manpower, resources to monitor online content’ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) told a Senate committee on Wednesday that it lacked the human and financial resources to monitor and control objectionable content online. Instead, PTA Chairman Dr. Ismail Shah stressed the need for developing better relations

Pemra fines channel for airing indecent content

Pemra fines channel for airing indecent contentISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Friday fined Hum TV Rs1 million for airing indecent content on January 29, 2017. On receipt of a number of complaints from general public, a show cause notice was issued to the channel on

Pemra bans channel’s show for five days

Pemra bans channel’s show for five daysISLAMABAD: Pemra on Thursday prohibited the morning show titled Geo Pakistan from broadcasting or rebroadcasting fresh, old or repeat on Geo News for a period of five days from April 03 to April 07 for airing objectionable/indecent content. According to a

‘PTA be allowed to block all objectionable websites’

‘PTA be allowed to block all objectionable websites’ISLAMABAD: The ministry of religious affairs asked security agencies concerned on Thursday to allow Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block all websites containing blasphemous, anti-state and/or objectionable content as soon as possible. The request was forwarded during an inter-ministerial meeting

Pemra bars channel from commenting on SJC issue

Pemra bars channel from commenting on SJC issueISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has issued a directive to ‘Neo TV’ for analysing and commenting on a reference pending before the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). The authority contended this was a violation of the Supreme

Punjab University restricts media coverage after clash

Punjab University restricts media coverage after clashLAHORE: Instead of providing security at the Punjab University, the administration has restricted media coverage to stop outsiders from learning of any untoward incidents or developments on campus. In a meeting between deans at the Punjab University on March 24, Vice Chancellor

Channel anchor’s talk declared hate speech

Channel anchor’s talk declared hate speechISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Monday announced its decision with regard to Dr Amir Liaquat’s programme on Bol TV asking for airing apology by both the channel and the anchor before March 31, 2017. The decision was announced by the