Pemra asks TV channels not to discuss sub-judice matters.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued new directives to all TV channels regarding analyses, views and discussion on sub-judice matters.

In a statement issued here on Sunday, the regulatory authority said it has taken cognizance of various speculative TV talk shows whereby anchorpersons, in violation of code of conduct, have tried to malign the judiciary and its decision with mala fide intension. The court sought a report of PEMRA actions on such violations with reprimand.

The court also noticed that some anchorpersons/journalists held speculative discussion on October 25, 2019 on some TV channels and alleged a purported deal with regard to bail granted to Nawaz Sharif on October 26, 2019. This was believed to be an attempt to tarnish the image and integrity of the superior courts and to make their...