Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) suspended Geo TV’s license for 15 days and imposed Rs10 million fine on a complaint filed by Ministry of Defence.
The fine has to be paid before the expiry of the suspension period.
The order was issued by newly-appointed interim chairperson Pervaiz Rathore. It was also decided that in case of repeated violation by Geo TV, proceedings for the revocation of the license shall be initiated.
All field offices of Pemra have been directed to implement the decision with immediate effect.
Earlier on May 20, Pemra’s private members had announced their decision to suspend the licences of Geo News, Geo Entertainment and Geo Tez till May 28. Hours after the announcement, however, the decision was disowned by the Pemra spokesperson.
Pemra’s private member Israr Abbasi said that the new decision was taken by the government members alone and not the entire regulatory body.
He also claimed that Pemra rules don’t permit appointment of caretaker head.
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