PTI moves LHC against ban on broadcasting Imran’s speeches
LAHORE (MNP) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday challenged a complete ban imposed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on the broadcasting of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s speeches and statements.
The deposed premier’s lawyer Barrister Ahmed Pansuta filed the petition in the LHC and PEMRA was made a party.
The petition maintained that the ban on speech is a violation of the fundamental rights in the Constitution. “The Constitution of Pakistan allows citizens to freedom of expression,” it added.
“The ban on freedom of expression will lead to chaos and political agitation in the county, and in the current political situation, the country cannot afford chaos by this kind of restriction.”PTI took the position in the petition.
The plea also holds that only three out of 13 members issued the ban notification and approval of at least five members is a legal requirement for banning under the Pemra Act.
