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LHC sustains registrar’s objection to Imran’s plea seeking end to PEMRA ban

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  • Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan uphholds registrar’s objection after brief hearing.
  • Objection raised as PTI leader fails to attach attested copy of PEMRA notification with plea papers.
  • Electronic media watchdog imposed ban on airing live and recorded speeches of PTI chairman.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday sustained the registrar’s office’s objection to former prime minister Imran Khan’s plea seeking annulment of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority’s (PEMRA) ban on broadcast of his live as well as recorded speeches.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief had filed a petition in the LHC a day earlier challenging the PEMRA notification. However, the petition was returned by the registrar’s office with objections.

The office objected to the petition as the PTI leader had failed to attach an attested copy of the PEMRA notification with the petition documents.

The PTI then challenged the registrar’s objection and the plea was heard today by Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan.

When the plea was taken up today, Justice Hassan upheld the registrar’s office’s objection and returned the PTI chief’s plea.

On Sunday, PEMRA imposed a ban on the speeches of the PTI chairman on all satellite TV channels with immediate effect due to his “provocative statements against the state institutions and officers.”

The decision by PEMRA was taken hours after the ousted prime minister — removed from power via a no-confidence move in April last year — delivered a hard-hitting speech outside his Zaman Park residence in Lahore after a police team’s raid to arrest him in the Toshakhana case.

In its notification, the electronic media watchdog directed all the TV channels to refrain from airing Khan’s live or recorded statements, speeches and conversations.

On Monday, the PTI chief approached the LHC to seek revocation of the ban.

But, LHC’s Registrar’s Office objected to the petition, saying the petitioner did not enclose an attested copy of the PEMRA ban.

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With courage and determination, the courageous men of the Pakistan Army spearhead every mission, from saving the lives of those suffering from oxygen shortages to rescuing wounded comrades in avalanche-prone locations.

There is no comparison to the sacrifices made by the Pakistan Army to defend the country’s boundaries.

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Along with Starlink, Shanghai Space Technology is also making its debut in Pakistan, which should boost internet access and spur technical advancement in the nation.

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The chairman stated that Starlink has promised to adhere to government regulations and not circumvent the system.

The committee also chose to call a meeting of the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) to take up the topic of space technology regulation. Additionally, the committee asked why the PTA is assigning its duties to other groups.

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Sanam asked Musk to launch Starlink in Pakistan, claiming that it might open the door to a better future by giving people access to the internet and chances to advance.

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The way we access the internet could be completely changed by this cutting-edge technology, particularly in isolated and underdeveloped locations where conventional fiber-optic and cellular networks are scarce or nonexistent.

High-speed internet access with latency as low as 20 ms is what the Starlink constellation is intended to provide; this is on par with or even better than many current fiber-optic networks.

Every Starlink satellite includes a phased array antenna, which enables it to connect with numerous users at once, offering a flexible and high-capacity network. Fast and dependable internet connection is available to users from almost anywhere in the world with Starlink, which is an exciting advancement for digital inclusion and global connectedness.

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