PEMRA (Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority) has issued a new statement about the Pakistani dramas and urges the writers and producers to be more responsible in content creation.
The statement was released on Monday night and clearly states, “that the quality of Pakistani dramas is deteriorating everyday.”
PEMRA claims that the themes explored in the dramas are “quite bold” and “not reflective of majority of the Pakistani society.”
Here’s the full statement
Actor Osman Khalid Butt (last seen in the drama Baaghi alongside Saba Qamar) is vocal about relevant issues with regard to the drama and film industry and has once again raised his voice against the unreasonable statement issued by PEMRA.
What, pray tell, is the 'true picture of Pakistani society'?
Not every drama serial is meant to be watched with the family. Pinky & Babloo can be put to bed before, no? How is television content expected to diversify when we get sweeping generalizations like this: https://t.co/0sHwMVGtDc— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) September 3, 2018
Friendly reminder that this is the same body that tried to ban Udaari because of similar 'complaints' from naik parveens et al. Good television w/ strong content holds a mirror up to society, and is meant to be uncomfortable. If you don't like what you see, change the channel.
— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) September 3, 2018
Many others on social media have also given their two cents on PEMRA’s ignorant statement. Here’s all that is being said on Twitter.
Moral policing and censorship continues. PEMRA disappoints once again by trying to stifle the arts, creativity and freedom of expression! @pemrapakistan @reportpemra https://t.co/BQHNd5iCBL
— Nida Kirmani (@NidaKirmani) September 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/anthonypermal/status/1036701535592480770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1036701535592480770&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.dawn.com%2Fnews%2F1180802
https://twitter.com/seeminsuleri/status/1036698286697132033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1036698286697132033&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mangobaaz.com%2Fpemra-notice-pakistani-dramas%2F
https://twitter.com/QasimNauman/status/1036849123494744064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1036849123494744064&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.dawn.com%2Fnews%2F1180802
Bullshit alert! Harassment and child sexual abuse happens within families in this country. What weed are you guys smoking? If someone isn't comfortable with something being played on tv, CHANGE the channel.
— Afiaa. (@AfiaAMahmood) September 3, 2018
Everyone: i hope PEMRA take actions against news channels showing fake news and propoganda
PEMRA: Dramas showing alien culture and bold scenes should be banned. https://t.co/RRoAr5yf0L— Waleed Nasir (@waleednasir00) September 3, 2018
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