Tag: PBA

Karachi, March 06, 2023 (PPI-OT): Pakistan Broadcasters Association has taken a serious note of the suspension of ARY news license without issuance of a show cause notice. PBA once again urges PEMRA to follow the laid down process on any violation of the code of conduct and give the concerned channel an opportunity of being heard.

 

For more information, contact:

Executive Director,

Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA)

177/ 2, 1st Floor, I.E.P Building,

Liaquat Barracks, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan

Tel: +92-21-32793075, +92-21-32793083, +92-21-32793089

Fax: +92-21-32793045

Email: alibutt@pba.org.pk, info@pba.org.pk

Website: https://pba.org.pk/

Karachi, August 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):A statement issued in Karachi today by PBA said that PBA has always supported Freedom of Expression and independence of Media. PBA however condemns disinformation in all its forms. PBA is engaged with the Government along with other media bodies in defining rules to deal with disinformation.

PBA strongly believes that responsible and independent journalism is being damaged by the spread of disinformation, especially on social media. PBA is willing to sit with all media bodies, other stake holders and the Government to frame rules of conduct to discourage disinformation especially on social media, in the interest of safeguarding responsible and credible journalism and free speech.

Social media is a powerful tool, but the need of the hour is to encourage responsible use of social media and discourage its misuse in spreading disinformation, which is damaging not only the country’s social fibre and its institutions but also causing great unrest and instability besides encouraging intolerance and irresponsible speech.”

For more information, contact:
Executive Director,
Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA)
177/ 2, 1st Floor, I.E.P Building,
Liaquat Barracks, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-32793075, +92-21-32793083, +92-21-32793089
Fax: +92-21-32793045
Email: alibutt@pba.org.pk, info@pba.org.pk
Website: https://pba.org.pk/

Karachi, June 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):In a statement issued today, Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has strongly condemned the abduction of Aaj News’ Assignment Editor Mr. Nafees Naeem by some unidentified people outside his residence in Karachi.

The statement expressed serious concerns over the illegal act and said that such incidents are aimed at preventing journalists/media workers from performing their professional and constitutional responsibilities and an attack on freedom of the Press. PBA demands that immediate steps must be taken for the recovery and release of Mr. Nafees Naeem. The statement further urges concerned authorities to ensure the safety of journalists/media workers in Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
Executive Director,
Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA)
177/ 2, 1st Floor, I.E.P Building,
Liaquat Barracks, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-32793075, +92-21-32793083, +92-21-32793089
Fax: +92-21-32793045
Email: alibutt@pba.org.pk, info@pba.org.pk
Website: https://pba.org.pk/

Karachi, February 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):In a statement issued today in Karachi the Joint Action Committee announced the immediate formation of a committee with representatives from PBA, APNS and PFUJ to work towards resolving issues being faced by media workers.

For more information, contact:
Executive Director,
Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA)
177/ 2, 1st Floor, I.E.P Building,
Liaquat Barracks, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-32793075, +92-21-32793083, +92-21-32793089
Fax: +92-21-32793045
Email: alibutt@pba.org.pk, info@pba.org.pk
Website: https://pba.org.pk/