Warning to cable TV operators

The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Published August 25, 2015

KARACHI: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) warned all cable television operators on Monday to follow their licence terms and conditions in their operations and reminded them that they were liable to face legal action in case of a violation.

The warning was issued by Pemra’s Sindh Regional General Manager Muhammad Farooq.

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According to a press release, legal proceedings in case of non-compliance might entail fine and even cancellation of the licence. “All those cable operators whose licences have expired must renew their licences immediately, otherwise Pemra will legally proceed, which includes confiscation of equipment and imprisonment for a term which may extend to four years,” the official warned.

Published in Dawn, August 25th, 2015

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TechnoKraft

Aug 25, 2015 07:12am

Say No to Indian programming and billboards

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utopia

Aug 25, 2015 08:14am

@TechnoKraft say No to television and advertisement, revenue and talent, entertainment and existence.

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Einstein Babar

Aug 25, 2015 09:59am

@utopia Indian channels show only rubbish, bollywood movies also lost plot. Pakistan should revive educational program.

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Noorani

Aug 25, 2015 10:37am

@Einstein Babar Rightly Said........... Time to empower youth and give them right exposure as it the demand of time now.

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ishtiaq khan

Aug 25, 2015 01:24pm

Can I request to PEMRA to restrict the cable operator about showing adds on all over screen 24/7. they literally use cable for marketing.

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Thechange

Aug 25, 2015 01:31pm

I am not sure how serious PEMRA is about all this. The cable operators don't care two hoots. There is no change. In fact it has gone worse.

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