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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Saturday imposed a ban on broadcasting of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s live and recorded speeches and press conferences.

The development comes a day after Khan made controversial remarks against the military institution during an address following an attempt on his life during PTI’s long march against the government.

In a statement, the authority directed the television channels to stop broadcasting Imran Khan’s media talks and speeches either live or recorded.

PEMRA said that different satellite TV channels broadcast Imran Khan’s press conference on November 4.

PEMRA said that airing such content could instigate brewing hatred among the masses while damaging peace or putting national security at risk was a sheer violation of Article 19 of the Constitution.

This is the second time in a span of around two and half months that PEMRA has barred TV channels from airing Imran Khan’s speeches.

In August, the electronic media regulator had imposed a ban on broadcasting live speeches of Imran Khan on all satellite TV channels with immediate effect.

However, in September, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) overturned PEMRA’s order.