Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Chairman Muhammad Saleem Baig visited PEMRA Regional Office, Lahore on Tuesday. During the meeting with cable TV operators of Lahore Region, he warned them of no clemency on Indian channels and Indian content.
They were categorically warned of strict legal actions if found relaying any Indian channel in violation of orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan and PEMRA.
In the wake of current standoff with India on Jammu & Kashmir, representatives of cable TV operators were conveyed that the Authority shall not spare any licensee and shall lodge FIRs against such network operators.
Cable operator’s representatives assured their full support and solidarity with State and PEMRA and resolved not to show any Indian channel or content.
They also assured that no support will be extended to any cable operator who is found relaying Indian content and channels.
Moreover, he assured to, address all the fair demands of Cable TV Operators.
During the meeting, Director General (Operations-Distribution) Muhammad Farooq, Director General, (Admin & HR), Haji Adam, General Manager (Operations-Broadcast/Media & PR) Muhammad Tahir, Secretary to the Authority, Fakhar-ud-Din Mughal and other officers were also present.
