PEMRA bans political talkshow for 60 days after Vawda's boot gimmick.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Thursday banned the broadcast of 'Off The Record' for 60 days after Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda brandished a military boot on the show.

Appearing on the show alongside PML-N Senator Javed Abbasi and PPP leader Qamar Zaman Kaira, the federal minister brought out a military boot to mock his political opponents - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.

'PML-N has changed its political narrative ... it now seeks 'respect for boot' [instead of 'respect for vote'],' the minister said.

Pemra banned TV host Kashif Abbasi from appearing on television - as a guest, analyst or expert - for 60, calling him 'unprofessional' for not intervening to stop the minister.

The notice also stated that non-compliance may result in suspension.

According to the notice, the action of the host is in violation of clauses 3(l)(e,j), 4(7)(b), 4(10), 5, 13 and 17 of Electronic Media (Programmes and Advertisements), Code of Conduct...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT