Advertisement
Categories: NewsPolitics

ECP Urges PEMRA Action Against ARY, Geo and Others

Advertisement

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to take action against several private news channels for breaching the code of conduct by airing an interview with a politician on Thursday.

According to an ECP spokesperson, channels including “Dawn News,” “ARY News,” “Geo News,” and “GNN” violated Section 182 of the Elections Act 2017 and the Commission’s Code of Conduct for National Media by broadcasting a live interview with a politician on Thursday afternoon.

Expressing concerns over the breach, the ECP instructed PEMRA to enforce sanctions against the channels involved, including suspending their broadcasts and initiating proceedings under Section 10 of the Elections Act, 2017.

Advertisement
Raheel J.M

Raheel, a Karachi-based reporter, is at the forefront of political journalism, providing insightful coverage that transcends the bustling landscape of Pakistan's political sphere. With an unwavering commitment to delivering accurate and comprehensive news, Raheel's work is marked by a keen understanding of the intricate dynamics shaping the political landscape.

Recent Posts

Govt Renegotiating Power Deals with IPPs: Awais Leghari

Pakistan's government is in talks to renegotiate contracts with independent power producers (IPPs) in a…

10 hours ago

Meta’s Simon Milner speaks to TCM on investing in youth and innovation

Simon Milner, Meta’s Vice President of Public Policy for the Asia Pacific region, joined Talha…

13 hours ago

Women Dominate State Bank’s Currency Design Contest, Winning Top Prizes

Women have emerged as the top winners in the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) competition…

1 day ago

Govt Bans New Recruitments, Overseas Med Treatments, and Vehicle Purchases to Reduce Public Expenditures

The federal government has announced a series of austerity measures, including a ban on new…

1 day ago

Rizwan Likely to Take Over White-Ball Captaincy, Replacing Babar

Pakistan cricket team's wicket-keeper and batsman Mohammad Rizwan has emerged as a strong candidate for…

2 days ago

China’s Hainan Island Faces Worst Typhoon in a Decade, Over 400,000 Evacuated

Wenchang city, located in the northeast of Hainan Island, China, was struck by Typhoon Yagi,…

2 days ago