I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities i.e. PEMRA in particular and channels in general about the various commercials that are running on our channels nowadays.
I don’t know why, but for quite some time, Indian advertisements or commercials containing Indian actors are frequently running on our local channels. Some commercials are dubbed by local voice over artists. One such advertisement is of some toilet cleaning disinfectant. This particular advert is not only nauseous but insolent and is disrespectful towards our religious sentiments. In the said commercial a woman is shown standing inside the toilet shouting her son’s name, Abdullah. I have a suspicion that this is also an Indian advert that has been dubbed by locals. I wonder why they could not find any other name from thousands and millions of names in this world.
Firstly, I request the concerned authorities to ban all such commercials. Secondly, I would also request our public to boycott the use of such products.
HINA ANIS JAFRI,
Lahore, May 19.