Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday expressed anger over display of obscenity on TV channels. The chief justice, who was heading a three-member bench while hearing a case related to airing of Indian content at Karachi Registry, said Pakistani TV channels were in fact spreading more vulgarity. He remarked, "We are liberal but will not tolerate obscenity".
Issuing notice to Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the apex court sought a report on laws related to airing foreign content and their implementation on the next hearing. During the hearing attended by producers and artists, the chief justice remarked that "offensive" or attires or dresses in award ceremonies is unacceptable.
The chief justice also reprimanded actor Adnan Siddiqui while hearing the case. On Sunday, actors, directors and producers from Pakistan's drama industry protested against the illegitimate broadcast of foreign contents on Pakistani TV channels during prime time. They had urged the CJP Nisar to take notice of this illegal practice.
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Body (PEMRA) has allowed Pakistani TV channels to air only six percent of the foreign content during 24 hours. The protestors say the Pakistani TV channels, breaching the rules, are currently airing 30 percent to 90 percent of foreign content during prime hours of 7pm till 11pm.
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