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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.
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