PEMRA orders restoration of news channels

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Sunday ordered the restoration of all news channels.

PEMRA on Saturday had ordered to take all news channels off air. Prior to this decision, PEMRA had directed news channels to ensure the security of their staff while the situation persisted; in light of which, Geo News as per its tradition of responsible reporting was and continues to abide by the rules.

Earlier, PEMRA had barred media from live coverage of Islamabad operation under Media Code of Conduct 2015.

In a press release, the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) had strongly condemned the unilateral closure of news channels by the government. The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) also expressed concern over the sudden closure of television channels and their transmission.

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