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Pakistani journalists group vows to fight for press freedom
MUNIR AHMED, Associated Press
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FILE - In this July 16, 2019 file photo, Members of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists take part in a demonstration to denounce rampant censorship, in Islamabad, Pakistan. A committee of journalists in Pakistan said Monday, May, 3, 2021, that the media is increasingly facing censorship, attacks and harassment. The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists on Monday vowed to keep up the struggle for press freedom in a country that s long been a deadly place for journalists.Anjum Naveed/AP
ISLAMABAD (AP) The media is facing growing censorship, attacks and harassment in Pakistan that are threatening freedom of the press, a committee of journalists said Monday.
April 29, 2021
ISLAMABAD: The electronic media regulator has advised satellite television channels not to report on government meetings under progress, but the stakeholders expressed concern over the directive.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) 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”.
The Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (Aemend) took exception to restrictions placed by Pemra on TV channels under cover of the ‘advice’ on how to report on cabinet meetings.
The electronic media regulator has advised satellite television channels not to report on government meetings under progress, but the stakeholders expressed concern over the directive. Online/File
ISLAMABAD: The electronic media regulator has advised satellite television channels not to report on government meetings under progress, but the stakeholders expressed concern over the directive.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) 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”.
AEMEND objects to new restrictions on TV channels
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April 29, 2021
KARACHI: The Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND) has strongly objected to the recent restrictions on television channels in the name of ‘advice’ to report on proceedings of the federal cabinet through sources, says a press release.
AEMEND is of the firm view that if there is news concerning the proceedings and decisions of the federal cabinet, and official circles decline to say anything on the record, it is the responsibility of the media to report matters of public interest.
In addition, at times senior government officials themselves provide information on cabinet proceedings while requesting anonymity, it said.