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Pakistan bans coverage of 11 persons critical of military & previous government
Updated On: 13 August, 2023 12:17 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan`s electronic media watchdog has enforced a ban on TV channels from providing airtime to 11 individuals, including journalists, who have been accused of criticizing the military and the previous government led by Shehbaz Sharif. These individuals have been declared as "proclaimed offenders" or absconders by courts.
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Pemra warned news channels of serious penalties in case of violating the directive and referred the matter to the Council of Complaints. Photo/AFP
Pakistan`s electronic media watchdog has enforced a ban on TV channels from providing airtime to 11 individuals, including journalists, who have been accused of criticizing the military and the previous government led by Shehbaz Sharif. These individuals have been declared as "proclaimed offenders" or absconders by courts.
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) issued a directive on Saturday, citing a decision from the Sindh High Court that such individuals cannot enjoy certain rights, such as appearing on television, according to a report by Dawn newspaper.
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