Twitter Questions Pak’s Priorities as it Bans V-Day Media Coverage

Happy Valentine’s Day (Not)!

On Wednesday, 7 February, Pakistan’s media regulator banned television channels and radio stations from broadcasting any programs related to Valentine's Day.

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority’s (PEMRA) Twitter handle directed the media organisations to ensure that nothing about the celebrations of Valentine’s Day is spread on the Electronic and Print media. It also advised them to desist from anything that promotes Valentine’s Day.

Reminder in pursuance of order passed by Hon'ble Islamabad High Court regarding stoppage of promotion of Valentine's Day on media. pic.twitter.com/AejorEpWp5

— Report PEMRA (@reportpemra) February 7, 2018