Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has banned American TV channel Discovery Channel’s reality show ‘Naked and Afraid’ for its ‘highly obscene and vulgar content.’
A notice has been issued to the One World Alliance Pvt. Ltd. which has the marketing and distribution rights of the channel in Pakistan.
The notice mentions that the authority had to take action after receiving several complaints about the content of the show.
It says the show was banned from airing across Pakistan because its content is in extremely vulgar and ‘in violation of the laws of land and customs of Islamic society.’
“The programme titled “Naked and Afraid” aired by M/s One World Alliance Pvt. Ltd. (Discovery) is hereby prohibited under Section 27 of PEMRA (Amendment) Act 2007 and 2018 with immediate effect,” the two-page notice mentions.
It also warns the concerned authority to comply with the order or legal action shall be initiated under Section 29, 30 and 33 of PEMRA Act 2007 and 2018.
What’s the show about?
Naked and Afraid is Discovery’s survival show. In every season of the show, two complete strangers, usually a man and a woman are stranded in a dangerous, desolate location.
There, they survive without food or water or even clothes. Each episode is the story of their adventures as they attempt to survive on their own.
The reality show was a massive hit in its inaugural season across the US in 2013 with a 9.1 IMDB rating. Since then, it has gradually gone down a bit with the third season being ranked at 8.4.
This is not the first series of the show or it is the first time it is being seen in Pakistan, not to mention, it is censored already. I am more concerned on the India inspired dramas shown only daily basis at least twice during prime time.
Agreed about India inspired dramas at prime time.
Wait a minute. For what will I ✊✊?…….
The program is already censored. They dont show any body part which is not suitable for the public to see.
seriously
Good decision, there is another program with a lady and man naked, it should be banned too.
They should air programs regarding technology, scientific and exploratory programs, like mega machines, how its built, Top gear, etc. Censored or not, naked programs are a nuisance
Discovery Channel Dekhre Howe Bhi Zamana Howa Hamare Area Main Cable Wale Nhai Dikhate