Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority ( PEMRA) bans broadcast and distribution of surrogate companies' advertisement across all electronic media outlets with immediate effect. 

A notification to this effect was issued today under Section 27 of PEMRA Ordinance 2002 and Amendment Act 2023.

The PEMRA banned such advertisements, which are promoting gambling and betting in different sports events being telecast, broadcast, or rebroadcast in the country.

In case of non-compliance and or on repeated violation, legal proceedings under relevant provisions of PEMRA laws shall be initiated.