Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has banned the television and radio coverage of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)
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ConfirmedCase Update Status
The coverage of TLP is still banned
Summary of Case
"On 17 April, 2021, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has banned the television and radio coverage of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), citing an interior ministry's Thursday notification proscribing the religious party for engaging in ""acts of terrorism, acting in a manner prejudicial to the peace and security of the country"".
In a communique sent to all satellite TV channels and FM radio stations, the regulatory authority noted that the PEMRA (Television Broadcast Station Operation) Regulation, 2012, and the Electronic Media Code of Conduct, 2015, required that programmes ""shall conform to the laws of the country. Additionally, Clause 3(3) of the Electronic Media Code of Conduct, 2015, prohibits media coverage to proscribed organizations.""
""Therefore, ... while exercising powers conferred under Section 27 of Pemra Ordinance, 2002, as amended [by] PEMRA (Amendment) Act, 2007, media coverage of ‘Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan’ is banned,” PEMRA communication, issued on April 15 said. It directed all satellite TV channel and FM radio licensees to ‘restrain from providing any kind of media coverage to this organization’."
Category of Incident
Censorship
ICCS Status
ICCS Divisions: 0803-Acts related to freedom of expression or control of expression
ICCS Group: 08031-Acts against freedom of expression
ICCS Class: "N/A"
ICCS Crime: "Acts against freedom of expression "
Reported By
The News
Date of incident
17
Month
April
Year
2021
Name of affected person
No person Affected
Other affected persons
No other person affected
Name of affected organization
All Media Outlets
Other affected organizations
All Radio stations
Action by
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)
City
Islamabad
Province
Capital Territory
Designation
Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Professional category
Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Age of victim
Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Marital Status
N/ACompensation Details
Amount of compensation announced by government: Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Date of compensation announcement by government: Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Date of compensation paid by government: Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Amount of compensation announced by others: Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Date of compensation announced by others: Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Date compensation paid by others: Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
FIR Details
Was FIR registered ?: No
Court Details
Was case investigated ?: Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Court where case was presented: Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Name of prosecuting lawyer: Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Date of first court hearing:
Date of last court hearing:
Status of court case: Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Journalist Union Status
PFUJ
Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
APNS
N/A
CPNE
PBA
N/A
Condemn Status
Colleague of victim
Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Employer organization
Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Press Club Status
Press club 1: Not Applicable as PEMRA issued notice to all TV channels
Press club 2:
Press club 3: