Guwahati: News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) has asked Indian news channels to refrain from inviting Pakistani panelists, speakers and commentators for their shows in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack in the Kashmir valley. In an urgent and confidential advisory to its members, the organization insisted on avoiding those individuals who undermine the sovereignty, security and security of the nation.
The NBDA advisory, issued on 4 May 2025 and endorsed by its secretary general Annie Joseph, cited concerns raised by the Union information & broadcasting ministry on engaging anti-national commentators from Pakistan who propagate false propaganda against India.
The organization (formerly known as News Broadcasters Association), which represents the private television news, current affairs and digital broadcasters in India, also urged the editors to exercise a high level of editorial discretion and judgment to ensure channels and digital platforms are not misused for anti-India propaganda.