ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has banned live speeches of PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan, according to a private TV channel.

According to a declaration issued by the authority, “the PTI chairman is leveling baseless allegations against the institutions so his live speeches are being banned under section 27 of the Pemra ordinance 2002”.

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The authority says the statements of Imran Khan against the officers and institutions constitute a violation of Article 19 of the constitution. The authority says television channels will be able to run recorded speeches only.

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