Comedian turned actor Ahmed Ali Butt has criticised the proposal of the Ministry Of Religious Affairs of banning game shows during Ramzan transmission.
The Jawaani Phir Nahi Aani actor posted a story on Instagram and urged to ban fake news and religious mockeries on TV instead of games shows, which are a source of entertainment for the public.
“Ban the fake news, paid news anchors, propaganda, mockery of religion on TV, and the blow standard shows who spread fear and lies,” he posted.
He continued that we all know good quality game shows are a much-needed entertainment for the whole family, especially in Ramzan. “People like Fahad Mustafa have devoted entertainment for Pakistan,” he urged.
Butt also said that we Pakistanis should be proud of such shows. “Focus on the real problems ourt country is facing,” he maintained.
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Last week, the Ministry has issued a letter with six guidelines over broadcasting Ramzan transmission. The guidelines are constructed after observing the previous years when the transmissions have spread a lot of entertainment in masses which are as follows:
1) Promoting religious and professional harmony in society should be the top priority of Ramzan broadcasting.
2) Controversial issues in Ramzan broadcasting, the professional discussion should be avoided as much as possible.
3) Hosts of Ramzan broadcasts should be equipped with the necessary religious knowledge.
4) The dress code of the hosts and guests should be in accordance with the sanctity of the month of Ramzan.
5) Respect for saints/believers should be kept in mind.
6) Avoid airing game shows and other non-serious programs during Sahar and Iftar. Also, during the month of Ramzan, immoral, inappropriate advertisements and programs should be banned. Appropriate instructions should be issued to the Ministry of Information, PEMRA/TV channels.
