Pemra
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Pakistan channels asked not to air controversial content on Women's Day
World | Mar 07, 2020, 09:10 AM ISTThe Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has issued an advisory pertaining to coverage of International Women's Day on March 8 and warned TV channels against airing "unethical slogans, play cards with objectionable content".
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Pakistani news anchor Kashif Abbasi's show banned for 60 days after Federal Minister's boot stunt
World | Jan 16, 2020, 03:19 PM ISTPakistani TV anchor Kashif Abbasi's news program on Thursday was banned by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) for letting a Cabinet minister to display an army boot during the talk show to ridicule the Opposition.
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'Naya Pakistan's old-style censorship: PEMRA issues order to regulate satirical content
World | Jun 14, 2019, 12:35 PM ISTA new order issued by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has advised media channels to not air "satirical content" that demeans politicians or individuals associated with law enforcement agencies.
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Pak's media watchdog warns news channels against airing fake news
World | Sep 13, 2017, 08:44 PM ISTPakistani news channels were today warned by media watchdog not to air fake news. The warning was issued following reports that 158 Indian soldiers were killed at India-China border.
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Pakistan suspends Nickelodeon channel's licence for airing Indian content
World | Nov 01, 2016, 04:05 PM ISTPakistan has suspended the licence of US-based Nickelodeon channel for airing cartoons dubbed in Hindi language.
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Pakistan enforces blanket ban Indian TV, radio content from Friday
World | Oct 19, 2016, 09:58 PM ISTPakistan’s media regulatory authority on Wednesday approved a complete ban on Indian TV and radio contents in country from October 21
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'Baloch' effect? Pak regulator to crack down on ‘excessive airing’ of Indian channels
World | Sep 01, 2016, 07:12 PM ISTPakistan's electronic media watchdog on Thursday warned of a crackdown on cable operators and DTH service providers for the excessive airing of Indian content.
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Pakistan suspends channel for airing programme against judiciary
World | Oct 21, 2014, 07:22 AM ISTIslamabad: Pakistan yesterday suspended a television channel for 15 days and imposed a fine of Rs 10 million for airing a derogatory programme against the judiciary.The Pakistan Electronic Media Regularity Authority (PEMRA) suspended ARY News'