SC hints at referring PEMRA laws to parliament

F.P. Report

Islamabad: The Supreme Court has said that why government wants to keep Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) under its control, SC can refer this case to parliament for amendment.

While hearing the case regarding formation of  media commission, the Apex Court’s three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar held the hearing of the case on Wednesday  , during which the CJP remarked that SC  don’t  want to disclose PEMRA matters right now but when it will open the case nothing will remain secret .

A journalist Asad Kharal told the bench that there are some people in the PEMRA which can surprise the court .CJP Saqib Nisar remarked PEMRA has become weak institution and if government want to keep it under control, it would be better to close it down. Additional Attorney journal said that after the 18th c constitutional   Amendment the media commission recommendation are not applicable, on this, CJP remarked that it seems government not executing the promises, which were made in media commission, Apex Court can take notice of any case which would be against basic rights .Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan remarked that why government want to keep PEMRA under its control?

While hearing Journalist Hamid Mir appealed regarding Geo closer in country CJP remarked that PEMRA has given orders of its opening.