ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday suspended a channel for 15 days and imposed a fine of 10 million rupees for airing a derogatory program against the judiciary.

A special meeting of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regularity Authority (PEMRA) was called to review the talk show anchored by Mubasher Lucman on orders of the Lahore High Court.

PEMRA officials said they found the show in contravention with the regulatory authority's act and code of conduct.

The regulatory authority had also banned Lucman and his program "Khara Sach" on Saturday.

Earlier on Friday, the LHC issued bailable arrest warrants of ARY News chief executive officer Salman Iqbal, Mubashir Lucman, the program producer and Asim Malik for not appearing before the court despite having been summoned.

The court placed restrictions on airing of the show and participation of the anchor in any other TV program.