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What is the primary role of the Pakistan Electronic Media.
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- A. To promote tourism in pakistan
- B. To censor all news related to politics
- C. To regulate and oversee electronic media in Pakistan
- D. To solely focus on licensing new television channels
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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory authority (PEMRA) is the independent regulatory body responsible for overseeing and regulating electronic media in Pakistan. Its primary role is to ensure the ethical and responsible operation of television and radio broadcasting as well as other electronic media platforms ; this involves licensing broadcasters, setting broadcasting standards, monitoring content for compliance with national laws and regulations ; and adjudicating complaints related to broadcasting violations .