The pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra ordinance, 2002 government of pakistan ordinance an ordinance to regulate broadcast media in pakistan whereas it is expedient to provide for the development of broadcast media in order to i improve the standards of information, education and entertainment. It was in this predicament that the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra faced up to this formative period in its life. You can figure out the first hand information about the pemra related to its website addresses, contact numbers and postal address. What is media law and the role of pemra in pakistan. This was necessitated by the decision to allow a large number of private tv and radio channels. An ordinance to regulate broadcast media in pakistan. Replying to a question, the minister said pemra regulates the distribution service operations in private sector through pemra ordinance 2002 as amended by pemra amendment act 2007, pemra rules. Section 39 of the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra ordinance, 2002, the. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority wikipedia. Quaideazam, the founder of pakistan says i expect press for complete fearless. Electronic transactions ordinance 2002 is promulgated in 2002 with purpose to punish those who are involved in cyber crimes. The pemra ordinance 2002 as amended uptodate by the pemraamendment act, 2007 is published on this website for information purpose only and does not constitute a legal opinion or give rise to any liability on part of pemra.
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Pemra ordinance 2002, article 6 2 states that the chairman of the. Regulatory authority pemra ordinance, 2002, allowed private sector to own. Many media practitioners confirmed that the harsh use of the pemra laws during the. The ordinance also gives a code of conduct for media broadcasters cable tv operators. The pemra ordinance 2002 as amended uptodate by the pemra amendment. Authority with the approval of the federal government, the code of conduct for media broadcasters and cable tv operators, general terms and conditions of media and tv license, fees and security deposits. Deemed to be public servants, delegation, fund, budget, accounts. Electronic media regulatory authority issues directive barring tv anchors from offering opinions november 21. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 3 of section 4 read with all other enabling provisions of pakistan electronic media regulatory authority ordinance, 2002 xiii to 2002, the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority is pleased to make the following regulations, namely. On website they have three different pdf files having ordinance and. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority is an independent and constitutionally. The directive concluded with the statement that noncompliance to sic the above directionsguidelines shall compel the authority to initiate legal action under sections 27, 29, 30, and 33 of the pemra ordinance 2002 as amended by the pemra amendment act, 2007. The law is meant to eliminate corruption, establish transparency, accountability and good governance, through the enforcement of the rule of law.
Pemra issues guidelines for tv channels pakistan dawn. Slos media laws in pakistan role of pemra introduction the need of pemra code of ethics given by pemra constitution of pemra provisions on ethics list of contents of ethics whichs devised by pemra 3. Over 90 countries around the world have implemented the law. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority council of. Provided to the people of pakistan through news current affairs, art, culture, science and technology, music, films dramas morning shows talk shows. Dog park sawyer county ordinance hayward, wisconsin. Right to information and media laws in pakistan cpdi pakistan. In exercise of the powers conferred under pakistan electronic media regulatory authority ordinance, 2002, and rule 30 of the pemra rules, 2002, the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority is pleased to make the following regulations. It was for the first time that pakistan was launching private enterprise in the field of electronic media. In exercise of the powers conferred under subsection 1 of section 39 of the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra ordinance, 2002, the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority, with the approval of the federal government, is pleased to make the following rules. Sep 28, 2011 1this ordinance shall be called the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority ordinance, 2002 2 it extends to the whole of pakistan 3 it shall come into force at once 2 definitions in this ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context. Defamation ordinance, 2002 lvi of 2002 1st october, 2002 an ordinance to make provisions in respect of defamation preamble. Pemra regulates the establishment and operation of all broadcast media and distribution services in pakistan established for the purpose of international, national, provincial, district, local or special target audiences. Government of pakistan pakistan electronic media regulatory authority council of complaints organization and functions regulations, 2002 in exercise of the powers conferred under subsection 4 of section 26 of the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra ordinance, 2002, read with rule 30 of the pemra rules, 2002, the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority.
Download as pptx, pdf, txt or read online from scribd. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority ordinance. Pemra ordinance 2002 pakistan press foundation ppf. Rules are being used from the pemra ordinance pertaining to the sovereignty, integrity and security of the country. Whereas it is expedient to make provisions in respect of defamation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Established on march 1, 2002, pemras principal objectives are to facilitate and regulate. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 26 of the public procurement regulatory authority ordinance, 2002 xxii of 2002, the federal government is pleased to make the following rules, namely. The freedom of information ordinance was promulgated by former president, pervez musharraf, in october 2002. Pemra pemra find the contact information about the pemra online on this page. Ordinance means pakistan electronic media regulatory authority ordinance, 2002 xiii of 2002. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra was established in march 2002 through an ordinance. Establishment of pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra.
Improving the standards of entertainment, education and information in pakistan. A short guide to the pemra ordinance josh and mak international. It has mandate to improve the standards of information, education and entertainment and to enlarge the choice available to the people of pakistan including news, current affairs, religious knowledge, art and culture as well as science and technology. The pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra. The readers are requested to consult the official gazette for professional use of the pemra ordinance.
Pemra rules 2002 pakistan electronic media regulatoy. As a result, since 2004, the pemra bill, an amendment to the existing pemra ordinance, 2002, has been under deliberation in parliament. Electronic transaction ordinance 2002 free pdf download. Archived from the original pdf on 29 december 2009. Sehrish mushtaq pemra pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra was established in march 2002 with the mandate to explore avenues for broadcast distribution media in pakistan in order to combat invasion of countrys airwaves and propagate pakistani voice across the globe. Pemra pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra was established in march 2002. The pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra was established for this. And whereas, the president is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it. The pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra rules 2009 the television and radio regulator. It has the authority to penalize violators of the pemra law.
In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 1 of section 39 of the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority ordinance, 2002 xiii of. This ordinance was originally in the federal ambit, however, the subject on which this law was enacted devolved to the provinces by virtue of 18th amendment in the constitution, hence it was adapted, with amendments, for the province of the punjab by the defamation amendment act 2012 viii of 2012. The pemra tvradio broadcast operations regulations 2002, 23 the pemra cable television operations regulations 2002, 24 the pemra council of complaints, organization and functions regulations 2002, 25 and pakistan electronic media regulatory authority amendment act 2007 26 were important developments in this regard. The punjab information technology board ordinance, 1999. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority urdu. Electronic media in pakistan by azam khan treasure. Pemra has been established under pemra ordinance 2002 to facilitate and regulate the private electronic media. Pemra, is an independent and constitutionally established federal institution responsible for regulating and issuing channel licenses for establishment of the mass media culture, print and electronic media. It has the authority to penalize violators of the pemra. In exercise of the powers conferred under subsection 1 of section 39 of the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra ordinance, 2002, the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority, with the approval of the federal government, is pleased to make the following.
The pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra rules, 2002. The pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra was established for this purpose under the pemra ordinance, 2002. Pemra has been called upon to suspend, and eventually cancel, the licences of geo tv. The pemra ordinance 2002 as amended uptodate by the pemra. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority, with the. Government of pakistan ministry of information and broadcasting notification islamabad, the 12th december, 2009 s. Pakistan electronic media regulatoy authority pemra rules, 2002.
The following ordinance promulgated by the president is hereby published for general information. Dear students, your may prepare pemra rules 2009 from here instead of visiting the website. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority 2002 in urdu version pdf download, table of contents are establishment of the authority, functions of the authority, power of the federal government to issue directives, members of authority, chairman and members not to engage themselves in the. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus.
The surfsafe portal nacta national counter terrorism. It works on improving the standards of information, education and entertainment. Pakistan media regulatory authoritypemra css forums. Due to pressure from existing media groups in pakistan, such as the dawn group of newspapers, the government has been forced to consider amending the pemra ordinance, 2002. In this ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context. Pemra code of conduct pakistan press foundation ppf. The pemra ordinance 2002 as amended uptodate by the pemraamendment. It is federal statute and extends to whole pakistan. Today, the penetration of internet and reach of social media stands at more than 35 million users in the country. Pdf making sense of electronic media regulatory agencies. Whereas it is expedient to provide for the development of broadcast media in. The constitution has provided pemra the following powers. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority pemra invites applications under section 19 of the pemra ordinance 2002 as amended by pemra amendment act 2007 from the registered firms companies registered under companies ordinance 1984.
Unlike other utility regulatory 3 see section 4 of the pemra ordinance, 2002 5. Authority established in 2002 independent body federal institution work for the improvement of electronic media in the country introduction. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority 2002 in urdu version pdf download, table of contents are establishment of the authority, functions of the authority, power of the federal government to issue directives, members of authority, chairman and members not to engage themselves in the certain business, etc. Pemra was established on 1st march 2002 with the objective of facilitating and regulating the media industry and to improving the standards. Pemra takes action on violation of code of conduct. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority was established to. Should any attempt be made to clamp down on geo tv following the complaint made against its. Regulating the establishment and operation of all broadcast. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority ordinance pemra 2002. Electronic media regulatory authority issues directive.
Short title, extent, and commencement 1 this ordinance may be called the press council of pakistan ordinance, 2002. Regulations means the regulations issued by the authority under the pemra ordinance. The pemra cable television operations regulations, 2002. Electronic transaction ordinance, 2002 electronic crimes act, 2004. The pakistan electronic media regulatory authority ordinance, 2002. The pemra ordinance 2002 as amended uptodate by the pemra amendment act, 2007 is published on this website for information purpose only and does not. Media laws in pakistan role of pemra by tanveer ahmed mba152009 dha suffa university, karachi 2.
Pakistan is pleased to make and promulgate the following ordinance. Jun, 2017 pemra ordinance of march 1, 2002 was promulgated to regulate and develop the broadcast media industry in the country ordinance aims the ordinance aims at improving the standards of information, education and entertainment as well as enlarging the choices of programs available to the people. According to the pemra ordinance, the objectives of pemra include. Regulating private ventures in the domain was thus an entirely new experience. Government of pakistan pakistan electronic media regulatory authority council of complaints organization and functions regulations, 2002 in exercise of the powers conferred under subsection 4 of section 26 of the pakistan electronic media regulatory authoritypemra ordinance, 2002, read with rule 30 of the pemra rules, 2002, the pakistan electronic media regulatory authority is pleased. There are so many laws in pakistan like pemra ordinance 2002, prevention of electronic crimes act, 2016, antiterrorism act 1997, nacta act, 20 etc, which make images and content promoting extremism in any form, a crime. Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority 2002 in urdu version pdf download, table of contents are establishment of the authority. The pemra ordinance 2002 as amended uptodate by the. The licencee shall seek the approval of the authority for temporary live uplinking for specific event, period and location prior to the coverage. Oil and gas regulatory authority ogra was established by the federal government on march 28, 2002 in pursuance of the oil and gas regulatory authority ordinance, 2002 the objective of ogra is to foster competition, increase private investment and ownership in the midstream and downstream petroleum industry, protect the public interest while respecting individual rights and provide. Act, 2007 is published on this website for information purpose only and.
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