Information Minister resigns over “Newsgate” controversy In an attempt to take appropriate action against all parties involved in the news leakage controversy, Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif has withdrawn all the responsibilities of

PEMRA imposed blanket ban on Indian content Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Chairman Absar Alam said that an application has been sent to the federal government for a total

Media resistance on placing Pakistan’s leading newspaper staffer on ECL The ban imposed on travel of noted journalist Cyril Almeida, assistant editor of daily Dawn dominated the coverage of media in Pakistan.

PEMRA decided a crackdown against illegal Indian DTH Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has decided to start a crackdown against illegal Indian Direct-to-Home (DTH) from October

PEMRA Imposes fine on two channels The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has recommended imposing a fine on Neo TV over failure to edit the programme ‘Tabdeeli’ in which Zaid Hamid used offensive comments against scholars,

PEMRA warned TV channels against airing foreign content PEMRA has issued a notice to television channels to remind them of the limit of telecasting Indian and foreign content on daily basis. Capital TV and News One aired tickers on

PEMRA takes notice of two TV programmes for airing offensive content Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has taken the notice of two programmes on September 15 for airing offensive content against a religious minority. Express Tribune and Jang

NA speaker office decides to lodge complaint against TV channels The office of National Assembly’s speaker has announced its decision to lodge a complaint against television channels with Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) for airing alleged fake news aimed at

PEMRA to take action against Indian DTH TV service Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has decided to take strict action against illegal Indian DTH (Direct-to-Home) TV service and airing of unnecessary foreign content by TV channels