Imran Khan Banned on Pak TV Channels

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority banned the airing of Imran Khan’s speeches and statements by Pakistani channels. This regulatory authority barred television channels from airing the former cricket star’s speeches, saying his comments were “prejudicial to the maintenance of law and order” and “likely to disturb public peace and tranquility.”

It directed satellite channels not to broadcast any recorded or live news conferences or speeches of this former cricketer and ex-PM of Pakistan. The TV channels were warned that their licenses will be suspended for non-compliance of the order related to Imran Khan.

Pakistan authorities are trying to arrest opposition leader Imran Khan for not showing up to a court hearing. Now he is banned from television.

A police team on Sunday arrived at Imran Khan’s residence in Lahore but said he wasn’t immediately found. But the 70-year-old former Pakistan PM later addressed supporters at his home as his party called on members to rally around him.

“I bow only in front of god and no other power or institution,” Imran Khan told cheering supporters. “This is our war for real freedom,” he added while attacking Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who took power 11 months ago after Mr Khan lost a confidence vote in parliament.

Imran Khan has written to Pakistan’s Chief Justice on Sunday, asking for permission to appear for his court cases using video link as there are “clear indications of another assassination attempt being plotted on my life.”