Pemra directed to implement Ramazan code of ethics

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday directed Pakistan Electronic Media and Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to ensure TV channels to implement code of ethics regarding Ramazan.

Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of the IHC heard the case filed by the Pakistan Broadcasting Association (PBA). During the proceeding, the bench also directed Pemra to fulfill its responsibility regarding monitoring of TV channels' transmission during Ramazan.

The court also directed the authority to take appropriate steps to ensure implementation on decision of allocation of ten per cent of the TV transmissions for public welfare messages.

The court adjourned the hearing into the case until July 4. It may be mentioned here that PBA had challenged the decision of the IHC in the Supreme Court regarding constitution of monitoring committee for TV programmes and order to broadcast award winning programmes after Iftar and Traveeh time. The SC had sent the case to the IHC for hearing.