April 29, 2021
Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday visited the residence of the former Chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and senior journalist Absar Alam and inquired about his health.
Absar Alam was attacked and shot injured by unidentified assailant(s) on March 20 while he was strolling in a park close to his house in Sector F-11.
The daughter of Nawaz Sharif was accompanied by her husband Capt (R) Muhammad Safdar, former Information Minister Pervez Rashid, spokesperson of the PML-N Marriyum Aurangzeb, parliamentarians and office-bearers of the PML-N.
The electronic media regulator has advised satellite television channels not to report on government meetings under progress, but the stakeholders expressed concern over the directive. Online/File
ISLAMABAD: The electronic media regulator has advised satellite television channels not to report on government meetings under progress, but the stakeholders expressed concern over the directive.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) said news channels should exercise caution while reporting on decisions taken at cabinet meetings and rely mainly on briefings given by a cabinet member, in order to avoid the airing of “fake or speculative news”.
AEMEND objects to new restrictions on TV channels
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April 29, 2021
KARACHI: The Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND) has strongly objected to the recent restrictions on television channels in the name of ‘advice’ to report on proceedings of the federal cabinet through sources, says a press release.
AEMEND is of the firm view that if there is news concerning the proceedings and decisions of the federal cabinet, and official circles decline to say anything on the record, it is the responsibility of the media to report matters of public interest.
In addition, at times senior government officials themselves provide information on cabinet proceedings while requesting anonymity, it said.
Pakistan editors strongly object to new media curb, terms it as censorship tool ANI | Updated: Apr 29, 2021 17:25 IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 29 (ANI): Pakistan s senior media editors have raised alarm over a new directive by the electronic media regulator that has advised satellite television channels not to report on government meetings under progress.
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Wednesday said news channels should exercise caution while reporting on decisions taken at cabinet meetings and rely mainly on briefings given by a cabinet member, in order to avoid the airing of fake or speculative news .
Senior professionals from broadcast media have objected to restrictions placed by Pemra on TV channels under cover of the advice on how to report on cabinet meetings.
Pakistan media editors reject Pemra curbs
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29 Apr 2021, 22:37 GMT+10
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 29 (ANI): Pakistan s senior media editors have raised alarm over a new directive by the electronic media regulator that has advised satellite television channels not to report on government meetings under progress.
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Wednesday said news channels should exercise caution while reporting on decisions taken at cabinet meetings and rely mainly on briefings given by a cabinet member, in order to avoid the airing of fake or speculative news .
Senior professionals from broadcast media have objected to restrictions placed by Pemra on TV channels under cover of the advice on how to report on cabinet meetings.