National Press Club gets approval to run FM Radio channel
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 14 November 2016
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The National Press Club in Islamabad has received a license to operate an FM radio station. The channel aims to educate the public and support journalists with relevant information.Summary
ISLAMABAD – In a first, National Press Club, Islamabad has been granted a license for running a FM radio station which is likely to go on air later this month.
Shakeel Anjum, the club’s president told JournalismPakistan.com Monday the frequency for the channel will be allotted shortly.
As part of plans to run the station professionally, nominations for the board of directors have been made while an editorial board is to be constituted soon.
“Through this channel we will try and educate people on various issues and also help journalists by keeping them informed about professional matters,” Anujm said.
KEY POINTS:
- First FM radio channel approved for National Press Club
- Licensing expected to enable professional broadcasting
- Editorial board to be established for channel governance
- Nominations for board of directors already made
- Aim to inform and educate on various issues
