Federal Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has said that the government will not tolerate any hurdle in smooth running of television channels transmission on cable network.
In a statement in Islamabad, he said that disturbance in transmission of any television channel on the part of cable operators is an illegal act as it deprives the masses of their right to information.
He said it is also clear violation of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority rules. The minister said the stoppage of transmission of any television channel is tantamount to curbing the freedom of expression.
Rashid said that he has directed PEMRA to cancel licenses of those cable operators involved in illegal stoppage of transmission of any channel.
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