PEMRA Issued Fresh Directives Warning TV Channels
According to the latest reports, the electronic media regulator, PEMRA directed the TV channels to avoid spreading propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation against the state institutions. PEMRA stated that the misinformation and disinformation spread by the news, program anchors, guests, or analysts cast aspersions against the institutions. It is not good for the reputation of the state institutions at all. The statement issued by PEMRA says that: The statement further reads that: PEMRA has recently observed a trend on satellite TV channels wherein some of their anchors and analysts are indulged in spreading misinformation and disinformation against the state institutions. These kinds of trends on the TV channels are tantamount to cast aspersions against state institutions and a planned propaganda campaign against them. So, PEMRA directed TV Channels to refrain from airing such content of violation against institutes. In addition to this, Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) also stated that it has always supported the freedom of expression and freedom of the media, however, it condemns any disinformation against the institutions. PBA further said that the association is working with the government and other media organizations to formulate rules against disinformation, especially the spread of disinformation on social media which harms journalism. PBA stated that: The disinformation is not only harming the country and institutions but also fuelling insecurity, intolerance, and instability. So, it is really important to use social media responsibly. Also Read: PTA to take action against social media activists who ‘maligned’ Dua Zahra’s family – PhoneWorld
