Pak’s electronic media watchdog bans live coverage of rallies

Pakistan’s electronic media watchdog banned the live coverage of rallies and public gatherings in the federal capital on Monday, hours before former prime minister Imran Khan was scheduled to appear before a top court here seeking interim bail in seven cases.

The PEMRA issued this communique after law enforcement agencies said Khan’s appearance before the Islamabad High Court could lead to a possible law and order situation in and around the federal capital. The watchdog observed that satellite television channels run live footage/images of violent mobs attacking police and law enforcement agencies.