Our Correspondent
ISLAMABAD
The Islamabad High Court on Friday while hearing a case pertaining to the alleged presence of ‘blasphemous content’ on social media, ordered the formation of a committee to monitor the contents being aired on television channels as well. Justice instructed Pemra Chairman and DG Technical to be included in the committee that would oversee the contents on morning shows, talk shows and other programmes being aired on television channels. The judge passed the order while hearing the case filed by Salman Shahid (son-in-law of Abdul Aziz of Lal Masjid fame). In his petition, Shahid had argued that the presence of blasphemous content on social media websites was “hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims”. Later the court adjourned the hearing till March 22.
