ISLAMABAD- Minister for Science and Technology Dr Atta-ur-Rehman has said a new digital TV channel will be launched for promotion of literacy by end of this year. The project which would have capacity of four new channels has been approved, he said. The minister said: “We will not launch all the channels simultaneously, one will […]
KARACHI- Federal Information Minister Nisar A. Memon said that the voice of Radio Pakistan will not only be heard in every corner of Pakistan but also across the border. He was speaking at the inauguration of auditorium of Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) at new Broadcasting House here in Karachi. The Minister said President General Pervez […]
KARACHI- Karachi police during its campaign against cable operators involved in screening Indian and objectionable movies arrested 64 persons from different vicinities of the metropolis. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operation, Tariq Jameel has strictly directed all Town Police Officers (TPOs) in Karachi city to personally monitor cable operators whether they are involved in displaying objectionable […]
ISLAMABAD- Information Minister Nisar A Memon said on Thursday that Pakistan Television (PTV) and Radio Pakistan will be granted institutionalised freedom through a clearly laid out policy to bolster the quality of their news. “The freedom of the two channels will be permanent so that nobody may attempt to reverse it in future – the […]
ISLAMABAD- Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), Mian Muhammad Jawed said that the regulatory authority would only issue licenses to Pakistani firms to set up private television and radio channels. The chairman said that the regulatory authority is all set to issue licenses to the private television channels, radio transmission stations and cable networks, […]
CHAMAN- Suspected Taliban fugitives have burnt several music shops and games clubs near the Chaman border, witnesses and police said. Journalists with various newspapers and foreign news agencies in Chaman have also received letters and anonymous telephone calls threatening them not to work for Americans or face consequences, officials said. Police said that the miscreants […]
LAHORE- Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has informed the Lahore High Court that ban on the cable operation of Indian TV channels has been placed in pursuance of security and defense measure adopted in the larger national interests. Maj. Gen Shahzad Alam Malik, chairman PTA enlisted as respondent in the petition filed by advocate M.D. […]
FAISALABAD- Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has requested members of the public to assist it in identifying Cable Operators involved in illegal practices. The PEMRA has noticed that some Cable TV Operators are violating the terms of their licenses by showing programmes on video channels/DVD that do not conform to our social norms and […]
ISLAMABAD- Consequent upon the establishment of Pakistan Electronic Media, Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the task of regulating the cable television system and their functioning has been shifted from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to Pemra. All matters relating to processing of applications, collection of’ fees, issuance of cable TV licenses and the enforcement of rules and regulations […]
ISLAMABAD- The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) will move shortly on the process of applications for private radio and TV channels and has already sought availability of airwaves frequencies for prospective broadcasters. “We will proceed concurrently on applications for allowing private radio and TV channels in a fair and transparent manner,” a Pemra official […]
MANSEHRA- The local social and religious circles have expressed their resentment at the display of objectionable English movies by the cable TV network operator. The ulema in their sermons on Friday voiced their concern over launching of cable TV network in Mansehra and termed it a conspiracy to morally bankrupt the youth of the area. […]
ISLAMABAD- Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) is all set to add another four FM 101 channels to its array of popular digital entertainment outfits. The new computer-based stations have already started airing their test transmission in Hyderabad, Peshawar, Quetta and Sialkot. “We are all set to bring entertainment to people in these four cities and deciding […]
PESHAWAR- Cutting of cable wires by the religious fanatics has become a big source of losses and embarrassment both for cable operators and their clients across the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), some cable operators and subscribers told sources. “Despite the ban on the activities of extremist religious groups to prevent them from carrying out […]
LAHORE- The Lahore High Court issued notice in an appeal moved by a cable network operator against withdrawal of his license. Appearing for the petitioner, Advocate Raja Abdur Rehman submitted before Justice Chaudhry Ijaz Ahmad that the network has been victimized by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority for challenging the ban on Star Satellite Channel. The […]
