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Pakistan suspends Geo News transmission for 15 days over ‘religious visualization’ in Muharram program

Pakistan suspends Geo News transmission for 15 days over ‘religious visualization’ in Muharram program

  • Regulator says broadcasting such program liable to hurt religious sentiments of viewers, undermine harmony
  • Geo News apologizes for “editorial error,” says the program does not reflect its editorial stance
By Waseem Abbasi ·
In latest challenge to army, Islamabad judge suspends order requiring vetting of TV news analysts

In latest challenge to army, Islamabad judge suspends order requiring vetting of TV news analysts

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Lahore, Islamabad courts challenge Pakistan media regulator’s ban on reportage of court cases

Lahore, Islamabad courts challenge Pakistan media regulator’s ban on reportage of court cases

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistani media regulator bans TV channels from airing news on ongoing court cases 

Pakistani media regulator bans TV channels from airing news on ongoing court cases 

By Aamir Saeed ·
Pakistan’s media regulator vows ‘strict action’ against channels for speculative reporting on national polls

Pakistan’s media regulator vows ‘strict action’ against channels for speculative reporting on national polls

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan president approves amended media bill aimed at thwarting ‘fake news’

Pakistan president approves amended media bill aimed at thwarting ‘fake news’

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan regulator bans coverage of 11 individuals, journalists seen as sympathetic to ex-PM Khan 

Pakistan regulator bans coverage of 11 individuals, journalists seen as sympathetic to ex-PM Khan 

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan’s information minister applauds NA standing committee for passing amended media bill

Pakistan’s information minister applauds NA standing committee for passing amended media bill

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan’s media regulator instructs news channels not to promote political ‘hate mongers’

Pakistan’s media regulator instructs news channels not to promote political ‘hate mongers’

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan regulator bans coverage of rallies, gatherings ahead of ex-PM Khan court appearance

Pakistan regulator bans coverage of rallies, gatherings ahead of ex-PM Khan court appearance

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan media regulator directs TV channels to ensure no content aired against army, judiciary

Pakistan media regulator directs TV channels to ensure no content aired against army, judiciary

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistani regulator directs TV channels not to air ‘hug scenes,’ follow Islamic teachings 

Pakistani regulator directs TV channels not to air ‘hug scenes,’ follow Islamic teachings 

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Proposed new regulator could impose fine of $1.5 million on Pakistani media — information minister 

Proposed new regulator could impose fine of $1.5 million on Pakistani media — information minister 

By Arab News Pakistan ·

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