Pemra bars live TV coverage of terror attacks

Summary

• The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has directed satellite television channels to avoid live coverage and rebroadcasting of incidents involving explosions, gunfire, terrorist attacks and other violent events.
• The directive aims to ensure responsible reporting during security incidents.
• Pemra’s latest directive reinforces restrictions on the broadcast of violent incidents and requires television channels to verify information before reporting developments involving public safety and national security.

AI Generated Summary

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has directed satellite television channels to avoid live coverage and rebroadcasting of incidents involving explosions, gunfire, terrorist attacks and other violent events.

In an order issued on October 13, the regulator instructed broadcasters to air only verified information provided by the relevant government departments or law enforcement agencies. The directive aims to ensure responsible reporting during security incidents.