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Opposition lawmakers accuse govt of using Pemra to gag media

January 9, 2016

Opposition lawmakers accuse govt of using Pemra to gag media ISLAMABAD: At least two opposition parties believe that the government, through the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), is trying to gag mainstream media, saying that it is the violation of the constitution which enshrines freedom

Opposition lawmakers accuse govt of using Pemra to gag media

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