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PEMRA directs cable operators to close unauthorised channels

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has directed the cable operators to immediately close down all Indian, other foreign and local unregistered channels.

Chairman Pemra Mushtaq Malik told APP Wednesday that in order to fulfil its respo nsibilities, the Authority has directed the cable operators to immediately suspend the transmission from unregistered channels. He said earlier in April, Pemra has managed to get close down 50 unregistered channels, which were being operated again by the cable operators.

It is worth mentioning that Supreme Court had also warned Pemra to fulfil its responsibilities and close down unregistered channels.

Source: The News
Date:8/26/2010