by Kalbe Ali in Dawn, Nov 5th, 2023ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has struck down a key decision of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to centralise its powers in the hands of its chairperson, directing the media watchdog to establish formal rules in this regard. This verdict relates to an appeal filed by Neo TV, challenging a fine of Rs500,000 imposed by Pemra. In the landmark ruling, a three-judge Supreme Court bench, headed by…
SC voids Pemra’s bid to vest its chief with all powers
by Kalbe Ali in Dawn, Nov 5th, 2023ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has struck down a key decision of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to centralise its powers in the hands of its chairperson, directing the media watchdog to establish formal rules in this regard. This verdict relates to an appeal filed by Neo TV, challenging a fine of Rs500,000 imposed by Pemra. In the landmark ruling, a three-judge Supreme Court bench, headed by…