Inform­ation minist­er says Pakist­an Media Regula­tory Author­ity will overse­e print, electr­onic and social mediaFederal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Saturday that the draft for the new Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority to oversee print, electronic and social media has been finalised. “We are aware of the recent surge in fake news and concerns therein, hence draft of a single, efficient and Powerful Media Regulatory Authority (PMRA) has been finalised and sent to all stakeholders,” Chaudhry tweeted on Saturday. He said that the proposed body will come into effect “after due deliberation by Parliament”. Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf Senator Faisal Javed Khan had also voiced his concerns on the proposed body. He said print, electronic and social media had their own dynamics and it would be difficult to cater to their requirements under one roof.

Source: The Express Tribune January 12, 2019 15:21 UTC