PEMRA warns cable operators not to air transmission of Wesal Urdu
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 8 July 2017
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PEMRA has cautioned cable operators not to broadcast Wesal Urdu, a channel that promotes violence and operates without a license. Violators may face strict action as the channel is illegally transmitted via Asiasat 7.Summary
ISLAMABAD –Electronic media regulator PEMRA Saturday warned cable operators not to air transmission ofWesal Urdu, a TV channel inciting violence and hatred and which is not its licensee.
“Strict action will be taken in case any cable operator is found involved in airing this channel’s transmission,” PEMRA said in a press release.
The release said it is a UK-based channel and is being beamed into Pakistan illegally through a foreign satellite operator Asiasat 7, which is out of bounds for PEMRA. It can only be watched by individuals who have installed illegal satellite dishes.
KEY POINTS:
- PEMRA warns against airing Wesal Urdu channel.
- Channel incites violence and is not licensed in Pakistan.
- Wesal Urdu is UK-based and streamed illegally.
- Strict action will be taken against violators.
- Channel accessible only via illegal satellite dishes.
