Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced to withdraw Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Amendment Bill 2023.

Talking to media in Islamabad on Monday, she said the process of consultation over PEMRA Amendment Bill 2023 continued for one year and all the concerned stockholders of media organizations including CPNE and APNS, Pakistan Broadcasters Association remained part of the consultations.

The Minister said the Senate has proposed several amendments for improvement of the PEMRA Amendment Bill 2023 which will be included in the Bill.

Marriyum Aurangzeb said the definition of Misinformation and Disinformation has been included in the Article 19 of the PEMRA Amendment Bill 2023.

She said PEMRA Amendment Bill 2023 has been designed for the protection of rights of journalists’ community.

She clearly stated that the entire leadership of PML (N) fought the battle regarding freedom of expression in the Parliament and other forums.

Marriyum Aurangzeb said the government has approved the Health Insurance Cards programme for the media workers as we are aware of hurdles faced by them.

Marriyum Aurangzeb said that journalist community has rendered great sacrifices for freedom of expression and government respects their opinion.

Source: Radio Pakistan