The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has “immediately banned the broadcast/re-broadcast of the drama serial ‘Hadsa'” under relevant laws.
An official notification shared by the authority on its X (formerly known as Twitter) account stated that the objectionable content became the main reason for banning the broadcast of the drama.
“Barrister Khadija Siddiqui, Advocate High Court has filed a complaint against the subject drama serial through Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Pinsota, Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan and requested action under Section 27 of PEMRA Ordinance 2002 and other applicable provisions of law.”
It states that Pemra has also received several complaints from viewers regarding the plot/theme of the drama serial on her Twitter handle. Viewers are criticizing the plot/theme of the drama serial “Hadsa” based on a true incident that happened on the Lahore Sialkot Motorway.
Moreover, the public is of the opinion that portraying such a heinous act will not only traumatize the unfortunate victim, but also tarnish the country’s image globally and make Pakistan an unsafe place for women to be seen by foreign viewers. will understand
The authority said that the drama serial was censored and its story/plot was “highly inappropriate, disturbing and not portraying the true image of Pakistani society. The drama serial has created uproar in the social media as well as the society and Pemra, being the regulator, is being criticized for not taking action.
Accordingly, the matter based on public outrage and sentiments was presented to the authority for consideration.
“Broadcast/re-broadcast of drama serial ‘Hadsa’ is immediately prohibited under Section 27 of the PEMRA Ordinance 2002 as amended by the PEMRA (Amendment) Act 2007. The matter has been referred to the Council of Complaints for further appropriate recommendations. Going. For final decision,” the notification concluded.
