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| Two private channels fined for airing Qadri's interview |
| 2011-01-15 |
| [Arab News] Two private TV channels -- Sama and Waqt -- have been fined by Pakistain Electronic Media Regularity Authority (PEMRA) for airing an interview of Malik Mumtaz Qadri, alleged killer of Punjab Gov. Salman Taseer. According to a press statement by PEMRA, a fine of one million rupees each has been slapped on Sama and Waqt TV (owned by Nawa-e-Waqt group). PEMRA in its order said the two channels projected "terrorists." According to the blurb, PEMRA took immediate cognizance of the violation of rules by the two channels. PEMRA issued notices to both channels on Jan. 4 for "projecting terrorists/outlaws and showing blood and gore which by all means is in contravention of PEMRA rules, regulations and code of conduct besides the self-regulatory code of conduct agreed to by Pakistain Broadcasters Association." Authorities said both the channels were provided with reasonable opportunity to show cause and explain their position in personal hearings. |
| Posted by:Fred |