Actress Hadiqa Kayani, who played the main role in the accident, is also facing criticism: Photo: Social Media
Islamabad: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has imposed an immediate ban on the airing of the drama ‘Hatsa’ on private TV.
In a statement issued by Pemra on Twitter, it has been said that many complaints have been received regarding the content of the play from other sources including social media, after which the play has been banned. Imposing an immediate ban on the play ‘Accident’ under Section 27 of the PEMRA Act, the said matter was referred to the institution’s Committee Council of Complaints.
The statement added that the Council of Complaints will take a decision on the drama under PEMRA’s rules and regulations, but till then the drama will remain banned. Its airing was immediately banned.
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‘Accident’ is alleged to be based on the incident of a woman who was gang-raped after being abducted on a motorway near Lahore in 2020, a claim denied by the drama’s makers. Hadiqa Kayani, who played the main role in the accident, is also facing criticism.
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