PSM apologised and suspended two employees after a nude scene aired during an English news segment on Tuesday, describing it as a serious breach of its content and editorial policies. The incident follows another lapse last week, when a word was omitted from a Quranic verse during a live broadcast, for which several employees were also suspended.
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The Public Service Media (PSM) has apologised and suspended two employees following the broadcast of a nude scene during an English news segment aired on Tuesday.
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To prevent such incidents, the standard operating procedures (SOPs) across various departments are being revised
PSM said it is committed to strengthening internal policies and ensuring such errors do not recur.
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Last week, the broadcaster faced backlash after omitting a word from a Quranic verse during a live broadcast.
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