Lahore: Pakistan’s Supreme Court has restored ban on broadcast of Indian films and Television shows in the country’s local channels.The decision was largely seen as a tit-for-tat move after similar actions being taken by some channels and the entertainment industry in India against Pakistani content and artists.
The apex court was hearing a case filed by the United Producers Association pertaining to the broadcast of foreign content on Pakistani television channels.
During the hearing, Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar ordered a “shut down” and made it clear that authorities should “only air appropriate content”.
“They are trying to (obstruct the construction) of our dam and we cannot even ban their channels,” Justice Nisar asked.
In 2016, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) had imposed a ban on airing Indian content on local television and FM radio channels. However, the Lahore High Court lifted ban in 2017, declaring it null and void as the Pakistan government had no objections regarding the same.
