LHC orders against broadcasting Altaf Hussain's speeches, photos

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued orders on Monday restricting Pakistani television channels and newspapers from broadcasting or publishing speeches, statements, photos or activities of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain.

The LHC has also issued instructions to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in this regard.

A three-member bench comprising Justice Syed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, Justice Mazhar Iqbal Sidhu and Justice Erum Sajad Gull passed the orders while hearing three identical petitions filed by Malik Maqsood Ahmad Awan, Aftab Ahmad Virk and Abdullah Malik for proceedings against Altaf Hussain under Article 6 of the Constitution.