Hum Tv is one of the biggest networks in Pakistan. They have been making content for years now and has expanded in various branches owning a cooking channel Masala TV, a news channel Hum News and is also producing movies. The channel came under fire when many celebrities flew out of Pakistan to attend an awards ceremony out of the country in the days of the general election. People were furious with the channel and also tried to boycott it.

People are again after the channel and are trying to boycott the channel due to vulgarity. With the hashtag No To Hum Tv, people are sharing reasons why there should be no Hum Tv and jow it is spreading vulgarity and out of the cultural values. Here are some of the tweets:

What are your thoughts on people trying to boycott Hum Tv? Do you agree with these points? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

Body shaming and judging have become so common in the world and it is a nightmare since the advent of social media. Many times we have seen people bashing and trolling people who marry stars from the showbiz industry. It happened to Zaid Ali’s wife Yuman Zaid, then it was Sara Razi’s husband and now its Shehryar Munawar Siddiqui’s fiancé. The star just got engaged and the couple looked ethereal at the ceremony. His fiancé is a doctor and her name is Hala Soomro.

People were out there for blood as soon as the news came out and have been passing stupid comments about Hala. The ugliness and viciousness can be seen in these comments:

Well, Hala is a young, beautiful and successful woman and passing unnecessary judgments on her is so not right. We need to learn to use our words in a responsible manner and show courtesy and manners even when we are typing on a post. The couple looks extremely beautiful and we hope they get their happily ever after!

Yesterday, a shocking rather painful incident took place in Lahore. Where one of the biggest IT Hubs of the country Hafeez Center caught the fire.

Whole plaza got burnt relentlessly. Electronics comprising hundreds of millions worth got destroyed. The fire razed down 40% of the plaza resulting the massive economical loss of the business men. No causality has been reported, fortunately.

According to the sources, the businessmen whose shops were burning were trying to save their investments, and many salesmen were crying there looking at their fire burning their life investment recklessly.

On such horrific occasion, where everyone’s heart was jotting at the loss of hundreds of people, an Instagram influencer did something that no one could even imagine.

Fatima Nasir who is an Instagram Influencer, shared a few pictures on her Instagram in which she was standing at the the Hafeez Center that faced severe fire and she was seen chilling and all smiling. People are shocked at the insensitivity of this girl. Let’s have a look at the p[pictures shared by Fatima Nasir.

People are bashing this girl badly for being this much insensitivity. Here we have garnered a few public comments. Let’s have a look:

One of the most talented actors of Pakistani television Sarwat Gilani tied the knot with surgeon cum actor Fahad Mirza in 2014. Sarwat is now expecting her second baby and the couple recently did a photo-shoot for a lifestyle magazine, Good Times. In the photo, Sarwat is proudly flaunting her baby bump but unfortunately, the gorgeous actress is facing criticism from some people on social media.

There were all kind of reactions and these are just a few to say.

However, some people had good stuff to say.

Updated to add: To all those criticizing me, i respect everyone’s opinion and yes, being a reader you have a right to criticize my work but you can’t pass judgments on ‘ME’ because i don’t give anyone any right to judge me. What Sarwat did is not acceptable in our society, i don’t support her nor i’m trying to justify her act but i don’t support the bashing either. Those talking about Muslim code of conduct, let me make it clear, this is an entertainment website and i’m sorry but you can’t always expect to see Islamic things here. And all those talking about ‘sharam’, i’m amused to see, how do you even justify yourself as a better person by targeting me and that too personally?

However, i appreciate those who are here to share their thoughts. Thank you.
Regards,
Rimsha Butt

While Muslims all around the world fast and pray fervently in the month of Ramzan, it seems, in Pakistan, a whole new drama begins. Television channels join the race of Ramzan Transmissions, each trying their best to bring in the most popular of celebrities to get more ratings. The war of ratings in Ramzans becomes more of a crusade for TV channels, each trying to surpass the other with antics.

Some channels have game shows going on specific for Ramzan, others have clerics sitting together with celebrities, trying their best to impart Islamic teachings and discuss one issue after another.

This year, however, when PEMRA announced that live audience wouldn’t be present in transmissions, the channels came on the frontline with a new plan altogether. They now have celebrities gracing their production sets and playing games and doing their stuff, live on camera for the audience.

People have been heavily criticizing the channels for Ramzan Transmissions amidst the coronavirus breakouts, where they have been endangering their own lives, those of the celebrities on sets and of course the participants, because lets put it straight, we don’t see anyone wearing masks, there are spots boys and whole production teams on the sets and because this COVID19 is highly contagious, hundreds and thousands of lives are being put at a risk, all because of these ratings that the channels are after.

Whatever the reason, whether coronavirus or wasting time that could have otherwise been utilized for prayers, Ramzan Transmissions are nothing but a waste of time.

Here is what people have been saying regarding Ramzan Transmissions this year in general;

People wanted ramzan transmissions free of celebrities.

#JIWomenAndRamazan2020
Ramzan transmission should be free of irrelevant activities and unrelated Media personalities . pic.twitter.com/xCgj6Ks5np

— umm e Abdulrehman. (@KiranWaseem9) April 6, 2020

#JIWomenAndRamazan2020 we don't want film and drama actors in ramzan transmission

— Saadia Farrukh (@SAADIA_10) April 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/wasim_fizza/status/1247933505453150208?s=20

Some people pointed out how it was unfair that people with no knowledge of Islam appeared on national television to teach people their religion.

Hareem shah abb ramzan transmission main deakhy gi pic.twitter.com/hqfEBqA9AL

— muznasyed (@muznasy) April 22, 2020

https://twitter.com/Abu_Huraira686/status/1253225057918337024?s=20

Some people actually called out the gravity of the situation which had the mosques lockdown but not these ramzan transmissions.

Speaking of this great stand against Masajid lockdown, Can our ulemah take united stand that nobody would take part in these wahiyat transmission during Holy month of Ramzan esp Aamir liaquat show?

— Furqan (@LongAwaitedHero) April 21, 2020

I always watch ramzan transmissions but in times like these, it was not so necessary, that famous cute little boy was also on the show today, wonder how his parents allowed

— Fatimah 🇵🇸 (@FatimaAsiff) April 25, 2020

Some people made a valid point

I do not watch such transmission during ramzan holy month should be utilised more in prayers rather than sit before tv

— Qamar Uz Zaman (@qamarz1964) April 21, 2020

Some were just plain sarcastic but made a valid point.

Ramzan transmissions with no live audience this time around? You mean to say we will not witness an undignified circus, people sucking on mangoes & what not for a Mehran? Shame.

— Safia (@_safiamahmood) April 16, 2020

I hope and pray that the TV channels will keep Ramzan transmissions sombre and not indulge in the usual circus.

This is just not the time.

— Azam Jamil اعظم (@AzamJamil53) April 18, 2020

Ramzan Transmissions should be placed under lockdown too.

— Abeer Asif (@AbeeerAsif) April 26, 2020

Its my humble request to stop these ramzan transmissions which are not at all contributing in any way to improve the knowledge and character of a common Pakistani. These are more like prepaid promotions,fashion parade and irrelevant people talking about useless matters.

— Sidra Noman (@SidraNoman11) April 25, 2020

Ramzan transmission is the biggest scam in the name of religion. Even watching dramas and seasons is better than watching ramzan transmissions.

— Uzair (@Ozzair_Oz) April 25, 2020

"And they planned yet Allah is the best planner"

Finally a Ramzan without useless & immoral ramazan transmissions is one of the best thing happening due to corona hence more time to spent in prayers and to seek forgiveness rather to watch that shit "sare mil k bolo kholo"

— Talib (@Talibhoon) April 24, 2020

People believed coronavirus was sent for a reason

Coronavirus was sent to stop post iftar kanjar khana on Tv in Ramzan transmissions.

— Biya Ali Zaib. (@BiyaAli9) April 7, 2020

Covid-19 brought everything to a halt but still couldn't stop Ramzan transmissions

— Mahnoor Sheikh (@mahnoorrsheikh) April 25, 2020

Officially thanking coronavirus for saving us from the wrath of Ramzan Transmissions.

— Ayesha Shahid (@IntroverStories) April 24, 2020

Pakistan’s legendary cricketers Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan retired from the sport and the nation was heartbroken.

Winning moment with my champion @captainmisbahpk #Misyou pic.twitter.com/9w6NdxRzVk

— Uzma Khan (@uzeekhanjee) May 15, 2017

Misbah-ul-Haq has broken all records and becomes the most successful captain in the history of Pakistan, due to his hard work and dedication. However, there’s a saying, “Behind every successful man, there is a woman”, and this is certainly true as the man shares a great bond with his wife.

Recently, the families of the retired cricketers watched their last match and a beautiful picture of Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan’s wife went viral on the internet.

This picture gives me hope for a better, more inclusive, more accepting Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/FZbfWhMwxO

— Muhammad Usama Khan (@BohemianRevolt) May 16, 2017

However, some people bashed Misbah-ul-Haq’s wife for different reasons. The moral police were quick to jump on board and bash the lady.

Found Halal in both couples.

-Misbah with Beard
-Younis Wife with Niqab pic.twitter.com/Zndqk5NE6l

— احد (@LeMeAhad) May 16, 2017

While, Junaid Akram chose to highlight the hypocrisy that exists within our society

So the Muslim brother who mocks Misbah’s wife for not covering follows all the ladies on the left. Your typical Pakistani hypocritic mindset pic.twitter.com/hnenUp9fKz

— Junaid Akram (@junaidakram83) May 16, 2017

The Manchester attack, that took place on Monday following a pop concert by singer Ariana Grande has shaken the World. The blast killed as many as 19 persons, while 59 were injured.

People from all over the World condemned the attack and when it comes to Hamza Ali Abbasi, we all know how blunt he is. Never shying away from sharing his stance on political or religious matters, he continues to voice his opinion on social media.

He took to Twitter and shared his condolences.

#Manchester pic.twitter.com/mCwtNUl0KI

— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) May 23, 2017

However, Twitterati thinks that Hamza probably failed to share his thoughts in the correct manner during the time of tragedy and bashed him for the same.

@iamhamzaabbasi this would have sufficed pic.twitter.com/7vUe2mvc9h

— Maryam (@maryamful) May 23, 2017

@iamhamzaabbasi That’s the problem brother….you always keep justifying the terror attack rather than thinking of some solution to the root cause.

— Sudhanshu (@5udhan5hu) May 23, 2017

@iamhamzaabbasi جلدی مڑ آئے اور اگلے چوک سے ہو کے جنگ عظیم کے مرحومین بھی شامل کر لیتے۔۔۔

— Salman Haider (@salmanhydr) May 23, 2017

*River floods a village in Pakistan*

Hamza Ali Abbasi: My heart goes out to all the villagers and also to the victims during Noah’s time.

— Omer (@omerwahaj) May 24, 2017

It must take at least a dozen generations of cousin marriages to reach the mental level where you agree with Hamza Ali Abbasi

— zebra (@weebot) May 23, 2017

It must take at least a dozen generations of cousin marriages to reach the mental level where you agree with Hamza Ali Abbasi

— zebra (@weebot) May 23, 2017

hamza ali abbasi IS a pretty awful person to have at ANY PLACE https://t.co/q43mE7lM4w

— haleema (@haleemaaabbasi) May 23, 2017

@iamhamzaabbasi Zaher lagta ha ye insan mujhe.
Logon ka zehan kharab kar raha ha

What kind of status you had given??

— Tayyaba Tahir (@TayyabaTahir3) May 24, 2017

@iamhamzaabbasi Someone perfectly said about him:
Hamza acting chor ka politician ban gya ha
And I must say: 2 kashityon ka sawar dubty hain #PoliticalActor

— Tayyaba Tahir (@TayyabaTahir3) May 24, 2017

Fiza Ali is a multi-talented lady. She is a host, model, and actress. Her notable performances include; Mehndi, Love Life Aur Lahore, Chunri, Woh Subah Kab Aayegi, and Moum.

In 2012, she started hosting a morning program called Subh Ki Fiza on A-Plus. The show was watched widely by the audience.

She even introduced her own ready-made clothing line named as ‘Signature Collection’ which deals in eastern and western apparel.

Her first marriage was with a well-established businessman, Fawad Farooq. She also has a daughter from her first marriage. Her daughter is Faral Farooq. She ended her first marriage and got married again with Ayaz Malik and it seems like she has separated ways from Ayaz Malik.

Fiza Ali’s daughter Faral Farooq is pretty cute. Fiza posts pictures with her daughter. Recently, she posted her daughter’s pictures wearing a cute frock but social media could not handle it. Many people criticized Fiza Ali for posting pictures of her daughter doing modeling.

Here are some of the comments of people criticizing Fiza Ali:

Yasir Hussain is one of those actors who lands themselves in different controversies. He has always been part of controversies and seems like he enjoys it too.

In 2017, he came under fire when he made tasteless jokes on child abuse but later he apologised from the masses and that chapter was closed.

Again, when he was doing theatre Naach Na Jaanay in which he played the role of transgender and somebody asked him ‘why can’t you hire real transgenders?’

On which Yasir Hussain replied in a non-serious manner and said, “Matlab aap ko job chahiye?”

Again he came under fire for his transphobic joke and people were super angry with him. However, he apologized later.

Yasir Hussain has been involved in lots of controversies and recently he released a statement on Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide.

He wrote, “Isi liye main hamesha kehta hun k fame success aur paisy se bath k hai mental peace aur sehat. hum ghalat taraf bhaag rahy hain.”

He further said, “doston aur family ko apny pas rakhen gari aur bank balance ko nahi. Sushant Singh jest kamyab insaan ka aisy jana is baat ki daleel hai.”

However, once again he landed himself in hot water and people started bashing him for his ruthless remarks.

Here is the public reaction on Yasir Hussain’s statement:

Ramadan 2024 is about to end and as always Muslims all over the world celebrated this Holy month with zeal and enthusiasm. But this year’s Ramadan is not like it used to be in the previous years. The misery, pain and injustice being meted out to the Muslims all over the world is unparalleled. For instance, the people in our own country cannot buy basic staple food. Inflation has made people commit suicide in many cities while many other families who used to help others previously need help themselves. The middle class of Pakistan has shrunk to dangerous levels and many people cannot afford to pay their bills or afford a good iftar. In addition, our men, women and children in Gaza are being massacred. They are eating grass and living under the sun. They have been mutilated by the Israeli terrorists and many could not even get burials.

In such conditions, we get to see many of our famous people sharing pictures and videos from their lavish Iftar and Suhoor celebrations as well as the game nights which are now hosted nearly everyday. Though there is nothing wrong with celebrating within your own means but posting this stuff this year is simply insensitive.

Mishi Khan feels the same and she called out people who ae constantly posting this stuff without any regard for the pain everone is going through.

Here is what she had to say:

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Here is what people have to say about Mishi’s message:

Arif Lohar is the undisputed Jugni King from Pakistan. His music makes you dance, it makes you feel and it has the ability to transcend places. Arif Lohar has kept his stardom throughout and he has the ability to win hearts every time he picks up a mic. He is the son of legendary singer Alam Lohar and he has carved a special legendary status for himself too. His latest song Aa is also trending all over social media and everyone is humming it.

Arif Lohar lost his wife a few years ago and it was a tragedy. He now is generally seen with his sons accompanying him and he likes to keep his children close even when he is performing. The love he has for his kids is beautiful and it is something every child deserves in their lives.

Here are the cute videos of father and sons:

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A post shared by ARIF LOHAR – JUGNI KING (@arifloharjugniking)

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A post shared by HS Studio by Bilal Saeed (@bilalsaeedphotography)

People are sending love to Arif Lohar on beautiful relationship with his sons:

Zara Sheikh is a big name in old Lollywood. She has given big films like Tere Pyar Mein and Salakhein while she was also in many advertising campaigns. Zara Sheikh’s stint in Khamaaj’s music video will always be remembered for the great chemistry between Shaan Shahid and her. She took a break from showbiz on the very peak of her career and she has now made her comeback with her debut on television through Raqs e Bismil.

The actress was a guest on Nida Yasir’s Shan e Suhoor for an interview. She joined Hareem Farooq who was a fellow guest and people think this was the most awkward interview in the history of Nida Yasir’s interviews. Zara Sheikh definitely has her own style and personality but people think that she looked awkward as she was not wearing a Ramadan-appropriate outfit and she was not speaking in Urdu despite being on a Pakistani channel.

Here is how the awkwardness went as she started answering about having kids because she misunderstood Nida Yasir’s “expect”:

She preferred talking in English though Nida was questioning in Urdu:

Zara’s take on being called “baby” by the people of the industry. She said that she hated it and people should be on a certain level if they wanted to call her “baby”:

People find the interview quite awkward and this is what they had to say:

Saudi Arabia is the center of attention for all Muslim world as the two Holiest places Makkah and Madinah are located there. The country due to that has always occupied a very strategic position in the Islamic world and also have maintained a certain decorum throughout his 100 year old history. But things are definitely changing for the Kingdom as the new de facto ruler and The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad Bin Salman has introduced reforms for modernizing the country. Women were allowed to drive and work initially. Later on cinemas were allowed in the country and now Saudi Arabia for the first time in history has celebrated Halloween. People came out dressed up in their costumes and were photographed at the Riyadh Boulevard. Check out some clicks from the Halloween in Riyadh:

People were aghast at such celebrations supported by the government and Muslims all over the world opposed them. People think that a country which does not even allow the celebration of Eid Milad un Nabi is celebrating Halloween on the roads than it definitely requires course correction. This is the criticism coming out from Muslims all over the world:

PEMRA’s latest steps to promote nationalism through TV channels and to stop content that is unethical or indecent comes after the Senate ordered it to take notice of different programmes that were not in line with Pakistan cultural identity and could easily be regarded as unethical.

PEMRA issued notice to all the private TV channels to “telecast national anthem before the start of everyday transmission as being practiced in neighboring countries to promote patriotism.” In an announcement the officials of PEMRA showed their discontent with the way religion was used for commercial purposes during the Ramadan transmission by the private TV channels.

According to the announcement “Such programmes were not only lamented by legislators but also by a large number of people who believed that the programmes were against the norms and violate the sanctity of Ramadan.”

The channels have been asked not to use religion to gain the attention and good will of the consumers.

Many people have criticized PEMRA for being slow in taking action because such an action should have been taken during Ramadan so that people did not have to watch all these programmes in the Holy month.

The watchdog, PEMRA has suspended Apna TV or Jalwa TV (as it is popularly known) for seven days from April 29, 2017, to May 6, 2017, for airing obscene content on March 30, 2017, and April 4, 2017.

Jalwa TV reportedly aired a vulgar Hindi video song called “Jahaan Tum Ho” sung by Shrey Singhal.

Therefore, PEMRA slapped a seven day on the channel after receiving a number of complaints about the indecent songs that were played on the channel. Pemra has also ordered the channel to air an apology after the resumption of transmission on May 6, 2017.

فحش و قابلِ اعتراض مواد نشر کرنے پر 'اپنا ٹی وی چینل(جلوہ ٹی وی)' کا لائسنس ایک ہفتے کیلئے معطل pic.twitter.com/imxGH81XqV

— Report PEMRA (@reportpemra) April 26, 2017

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has suspended the license of Geo News for 15 days.

According to PEMRA spokesman, the license was suspended on a complaint filed by the Defence Ministry earlier. Geo News has also been fined Rs 10 million to be paid before the expiry of the suspension period.

The order stated that in case of non-payment of fine, the suspension of the license will continue. The authority further decided that in case of repeated violation by Geo News, proceedings for the revocation of the license will be initiated.

According to a statement by Geo, the channel was not provided any evidence nor was its stance heard by PEMRA, which it adds, has already been punishing Geo News which remains shut in 90 per cent of the areas in Pakistan for the last 45 days.

The statement added that the channel has already apologised and had incurred Rs 2 billion in losses.

Geo News was facing the complaint after airing a hatred transmission against a secret agency and its chief after an attack on its anchor Hamid Mir in Karachi in April.

Source: http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-149944-PEMRA-suspends-Geo-News-license-for-15-days:-spokesman–

Rashid Nazir Ali

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has decided to suspend the license of Geo Entertainment and ARY News over multiple complaints. Geo Entertainment license is suspended for one month, with a fine of 10 million rupees for airing objectionable and defamation content. Whole team of Geo Entertainment’s morning show named ‘Utho Jaago Pakistan’ including host Dr. Shaista Lodhi is also banned.

ARY News is suspended for two weeks, for airing defamation content (which is originally aired on Geo TV) and contempt of court in its program ‘Kharra Sach‘. Apart from the ban, whole team of program Kharra Sach including anchor Mubashar Lucman is also banned.

PEMRA has also banned re-broadcasting of any content/clip from the program ‘Uttho Jaago Pakistan‘ by any channel.

If implemented, then Geo Entertainment will be off air till upcoming Eid.

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Rashid Nazir Ali

A day after Geo was served a show cause notice for airing an inappropriate scene, regulator watchdog PEMRA on Thursday issued one to TVOne for violation of PEMRA Ordinance 2002.

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has taken action against Sahir Lodhi’s morning show which airs on TV One. PEMRA has issued a show cause notice to TVOne for Sahir’s ‘objectionable’ dance with a girl in the morning show.

The dance went on air in the program Aap Ka Sahir, featuring the host Sahir Lodhi and a girl, whose name PEMRA did not mention. The regulator said the host was doing such acts on a regular basis and a number of complaints have been received against him.

The notice states, that TV One was in violation of PEMRA Ordinance 2002 which states that private channels have to maintain ethical standards. The scenes aired were a violation of its rules and regulations and the code of conduct for electronic media.

TV One has been given the deadline of March 29, 2017 to reply PEMRA with an answer as to why the license holder violated its terms. The channel might have to adhere to one of the following penalties:

1) According to Section 27, shut down the program “Aap ka Sahir”
2) In accordance with Section 29, pay a fine of Rs. 1 million
3) In accordance with Section 30, cancel TV One’s license

The channel also has to answer whether Sahir Lodhi wants to explain the situation himself.

On the other hand, Geo was handed a similar notice for its program Geo Pakistan where an inappropriate scene featuring a girl and a boy was aired live. Geo also has to answer by 29th March 2017 or it will be subjugated to either Rs. 1 million in fine or the cancellation of its license.

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulation Authority has been very active the past year.

The watchdog has now served notice to Aaj TV for airing foreign content. Aaj TV has been airing BBC’s content, Monday to Friday at 11 pm and by the name of “Sairabeen” and also Voice Of America “View 360°” weekdays at 7 pm.

According to section 20(I) of PEMRA Ordinance 2002 (Amendment Act 2007), it is a violation of the act in question to air foreign content without obtaining prior permission from Pemra.

The television channel has been asked to file a reply within a week by 12.00 pm on the 12th of June, 2017

After banning Jalwa Tv for showing vulgar content, Pemra is now setting new rules to be followed by Pakistani dramas, morning shows and Ramzan transmission. The watchdog, Pemra is finally putting an end to all the controversies on Pakistani television.

Here are the rules for dramas:

ڈرامہ سے متعلق ہدایات pic.twitter.com/isttMa76ya

— Report PEMRA (@reportpemra) May 4, 2017

Morning shows:

مارننگ شوز کی نشریات سے متعلق ہدایات pic.twitter.com/Gwqva7wvHO

— Report PEMRA (@reportpemra) May 4, 2017

Ramzan Transmissions:

رمضان المبارک کی نشریات سے متعلق ہدایات pic.twitter.com/50ujkTcf4i

— Report PEMRA (@reportpemra) May 4, 2017

Recently, Pemra fined Hum TV for showing a disputable Telefilm. Along with that, a cartoon on Nickelodeon was also banned for showing inappropriate content.

PEMRA is on a banning spree these days, slapping suspensions and fines here and there. The watchdog has now revoked the licenses of BOL TV’s two top channels Bol News and Pak Live. The authority has revoked the license after the Interior Ministry rejected security clearance of the company’s directors.

According to the report, both Bol News and Pak live have been ordered to surrender the original licenses and clear all outstanding dues. Meanwhile, all distribution networks and cable operators have also been directed to stop the channel transmission.

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has showed concerns over two TV advertisements from Zong and OPPO Mobile.

According to details, these advertisements are beyond Pakistan’s cultural limits and they are shot in a manner that’s unacceptable. PEMRA has issued a notice to Pakistan Broadcasters Association in this regard which mentions that PEMRA received numerous complaints on indecent scenes in these ads.

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— Report PEMRA (@reportpemra) February 17, 2017

Zong is warned over its recent Ad, that plays on a song “Boom Boom”, in which a male model gets hit inappropriately. While, the OPPO Mobile is for its objectionable clothing of female Models appearing in a TVC.

Pemra has warned them to either remove the objectionable scenes or by completely stopping its publicity on TV.

In accordance, a deadline of February 20, was given been given to both Zong and OPPO to get their ads fixed or they could be banned as per regulations and authority of National Laws. If not removed then they’ll have to face strict charges under section 27 of PEMRA Ordinance.

How many of you also found the advertisements objectionable?

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Monday directed TV anchor Aamir Liaquat Hussain to apologise on air for indulging in hate speech during the transmission of his show on Bol News.

PEMRA is no less than controversial celebrities. With nothing big airing out of place recently, they still somehow came out with a new notice as they now think that Pakistani dramas do not depict the true face of the society. Exploitation and violence in the society should not be shown in Pakistan states the notice. Here is what PEMRA has on its mind:

Actor Osman Khalid Butt had his views about this and did not shy away from sharing them. This is what he had to say:

What are your thoughts on PEMRA’s new perspective? Share in coments!

PEMRA is the authority that monitors what is displayed on our national channels. It has been pretty active since the last few months; suspending Ramazan game shows, sending these shows notices and recently banning the IGLOO ad.

Behold, the champ has striked again! This time Bol news is in trouble with PEMRA. The number of times that channel has gotten notices from PEMRA makes one think it would be very unusual at the news channel’s offices when they do not get a notice.

The culprit, as usual is, Amir Liaqat’s ‘Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga’. The reason for the notice has been reported to be the airing of Sadiq Taqvi’s controversial comments regarding a serving officer of the Armed officer by the name and exposing the identity of an officer posted in a war zone. This was in direct violation of PEMRA’s code of conduct, National Action Plan and operation Radd-ul-Fasad.

Here’s a copy of the notice:

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Wednesday issued a warning to 8XM music channel for exhibiting an indecent and objectionable song on February 26 in violation of the code of conduct implemented on the Supreme Court’s directives.

پیمرا کی 8XM پر فحش اور غیر اخلاقی مواد نشر ہونے پر ٹی وی چینل کو وارننگ pic.twitter.com/8WFTuihknE

— Report PEMRA (@reportpemra) March 1, 2017

According to press release of Pemra, the music channels air indecent songs daily but on February 26 it exhibited the song which was the violation of code of conduct implemented by Supreme Court. The authority received many complaints against the channel for telecasting objectionable material and the viewers demanded action against it as per rules.

Pemra warned the channel to cautious in the future and follow the code of conduct otherwise strict action will be taken under Pemra Ordinance 2202 and Amendment Act 2007, section 29 and 30. The management of the channel was asked to inform the Pemra about its editorial policy of selection of the songs.

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued show cause notice to TV One over its show Ishq e Ramzan hosted by Sahir Lodhi. During the show Sahir accused Quaid e Azam of being responsible for killing of thousands of people during partition which didn’t go well with the country and PEMRA.

The show stirred a lot of controversy when the host insulted a debate competition participant over nothing and gave an aggressive speech. The channel has been asked to explain its position till June 5, 2017.

After receiving more than 5000 complaints against the content that was aired on Geo TV’s Morning Show yesterday, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority PEMRA has issued a show cause notice to the channel. All the complaints received by the public have been sent to the Complaint Council where they will be scrutinized. The Council will give its final verdict with in a week.

According to PEMRA sources, Geo Morning Show went against the rules laid down by PEMRA. PEMRA sent a show cause notice to Geo TV, asking them to explain their actions. On the other hand Lahore Session Court is going to hear a case against Mir Shakeel-ur Rehman, Shiasta Lodhi, Veena Malik and her husband. The court also asked SHO Anarkali for an explanation.

Morning shows have become a headache with the low quality content they air. PEMRA also has become a very useless organization as they only give out notices to channels which get back to do the stuff they were warned for. This time PEMRA issued notices to morning shows of ARY and TV One for airing indecent content. The notices were issued for airing indecent content in the morning shows. Seems like PEMRA has finally seen the inappropriate dances going on in morning shows. PEMRA said that the content does not agree with our socio-cultural norms.

Lets see for how many days will the channels abide by PEMRA’s notice because Shaadi shows can never end.

PEMRA is on a roll for sometime now atleast as far as issuing notices is concerned. PEMRA has issued notice to ARY Communications, HUM and Geo for airing indecent content. According to PEMRA the content was not in line with the socio-cultural norms of the society as well as PEMRA’s clauses. Geo got notice for airing the glimpse of alcohol while HUM got served on a drama’s content. ARY has full landing rights for HBO and some content aired on it made PEMRA take notice.

PEMRA is taking its work very seriously by taking action against channels and shows which violate its rules in any way. This time PEMRA issued a notice to Urdu1 after it got many complaints from viewers on twitter. The notice was issued because an Indian serial “Yeh Hein Mohabatein” which is airing on Urdu1 showed a scene which showed too much intimacy between the actors.

According to the notice the objectionable scene was shown in the episode which aired on June 1. The viewers who complained about these scenes showed their concerns because they watch dramas with their families and such scenes are inappropriate because they cannot be watched with family. The notice also mentioned that Urdu1 also was given a warning before when inappropriate scenes were shown in the drama “Aashiyana Meri Mohabbat Ka” which is a Turkish play.

The holy month of Ramazan is here and it’s the chance to enhance our knowledge about Islam.

With so many channels and shows these days, it is difficult to keep tabs on everything that’s being aired, however, Pemra doesn’t fail to stay active on a few matters, to say the least.

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has issued show cause notices to three TV channels, including Geo Entertainment, for violating the guidelines regarding Ramazan transmission.

Pemra accused the channels of broadcasting the quiz programmes before 9 pm in violation of para V of the directions.

The watchdog had issued guidelines for media outlets to follow during the month of Ramazan and the notification stated that the game shows would not be aired on any channel before 9 PM. Moreover, the game shows will be banned completely during last ten days of Ramazan.

Ramzan is the month of blessings but Ramzan shows have turned the holy month into prize-winning competitions. However, Pemra is taking action to finish this growing trend by restricting Gameshows to be aired only after 9 pm.

After Geo Tv, Pemra has now issued a legal notice to ARY Digital after the channel failed to comply with the watchdog’s orders and “Jeeto Pakistan” popular game show hosted by Fahad Mustafa was aired at 8 pm.

Pemra has asked the channel for a reply within 3 days and the CEO himself should appear before the High Court Islamabad.

رمضان گائیڈ لائنز کی خلاف ورزی پر اے آر وائی ڈیجیٹل کو اظہارِ وجوہ نوٹس جاری، ٹی وی چینل کو تین یوم میں جواب داخل کروانے کا حکم pic.twitter.com/L0CZlWu7mV

— Report PEMRA (@reportpemra) May 30, 2017

Seems like GEO Entertainment’s popular drama serial “Fitart” has come under scanner, as PEMRA issues a warning against the content of the drama.

Geo TV has been issued a warning to align their editing policy with the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority’s code of conduct after issuing a warning for inappropriate content and dialogues.

PEMRA, via twitter gave this warning letter to Geo Tv.

PEMRA has been in action from a while. Previously many commercials and dramas had come under the scanner by PEMRA. Geo Tv was also banned by PEMRA due to some reasons, but later got unbanned.