PEMRA takes notice of Pakistani Dramas

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has finally taken notice of bold and indecent contents in the Pakistani Dramas.

PEMRA Press Release 5th September 2018

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued a notice to all satellite television channels to abstain from producing bold and indecent contents.

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“Pakistani drama industry has always been appreciated for its quality production and has attracted viewership both in national and international market. However over the time the quality has deteriorated” stated PEMRA.

Pakistani Dramas reflect the influence of alien cultures that does not represent Pakistani life style and culture. Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has been receiving complaints from general public regarding the bold and indecent contents.

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has stated in its notice dated 5^th September that :

“Plots of Pakistani dramas are influenced by alien cultures. Unnecessary glamour, as well as bold scenes, are being shown in the TV serials while ignoring religious, social, cultural and ethical values of the country,”

Indecent scenes, dialogues, extramarital relations, violence and exploitation were being glamorised while disregarding “ethical bindings of the Pakistani society”.

 

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) issued notice is also not free from criticism from the general public. Many took to social media.

 

Moral policing and censorship continues. PEMRA disappoints once again by trying to stifle the arts, creativity and freedom of expression! @pemrapakistan @reportpemra https://t.co/BQHNd5iCBL

— Nida Kirmani (@nidkirm) September 3, 2018

 

Moral policing begins? @PTIofficial https://t.co/OQaQkbIY4d

— Mubashir Zaidi (@Xadeejournalist) September 3, 2018

 

What, pray tell, is the ‘true picture of Pakistani society’?
Not every drama serial is meant to be watched with the family. Pinky & Babloo can be put to bed before, no? How is television content expected to diversify when we get sweeping generalizations like this: https://t.co/0sHwMVGtDc

— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) September 3, 2018