After much critique and call to action online, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) finally took notice of scriptwriter Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar abuse on live television.<\/p>\n
The incident took place on Neo News’ as KRQ hurled abuses at journalist Marvi Sirmed.\u00a0 PEMRA did what they could by sending a notice to Neo News regarding their talk show ‘Rabia Ehtisham Kay Sath<\/em><\/strong>‘.<\/p>\n Turns out the regulatory body can’t hold the hosts accountable.<\/p>\n “Such content runs up against the rules set by television regulatory authority, PEMRA, which can legally fine a licensee and suspend a show after what took place on Neo. The talk show host and guests are not, however, liable.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n ALSO READ<\/p>\n PEMRA Wants Neo News To Explain Why They Didn’t Stop Abusive Language in Talk Show<\/a><\/p>\n The body will now call in Neo News personnel for a hearing, following up with some reprimanding for their actions. This process can take around 15 days.<\/p>\n \u201cThe first step is to send the licencee a show-cause notice, …. Once this is done, we will call them in for a personal hearing then make recommendations.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Since PEMRA cannot regulate show hosts, they have to rely on the program management to make good editorial judgment. A PEMRA official told Samaa Digital <\/a>that this incident is Neo News’ fault.<\/p>\n \u201cMany programmes have been suspended because of poor editorial judgement, … TV channels need editorial committees but they ignore them or are not used effectively which is why we have these problems.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n As for the failure to censor, that is another mistake on Neo News’ part. Every news channel is supposed to have a time lag between recording and broadcast to ensure that profane or offensive content is filtered.<\/p>\n \u201cAll TV channels are supposed to have a time delay mechanism as this gives them a cushion to edit out\/omit objectionable material.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n ALSO READ<\/p>\n PEMRA Bans Kashif Abbasi’s Talk Show Over ‘Boot’ Controversy<\/a><\/p>\n If such outbursts go on for more than a minute, the producer is supposed to instruct the anchor to take a break. In Rabia Ehtisham’s case, everyone failed to fulfill this obligation.<\/p>\n \u201cIf the show is not under his\/her control, they can go on a break to stop the guest. These are editorial lapses and these are binding in our code of conduct and ordinances,\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The possible punishment for this offense under Section 27 of the Pemra ordinance, is the suspension of a program.<\/p>\n Under Section 29, PEMRA\u00a0 can impose a fine up to a million rupees and under Section 30, the TV channel\u2019s license can be suspended.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" After much critique and call to action online, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) finally took notice of scriptwriter Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar abuse on live television. 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